The 30-06 will do anything the 308 will do-just slightly better. If you want a little less power then just use the reduced loads that are available for the 30-06. Also the run of the mill 30-06 ammo is a little cheaper than run of the mill 308 ammo. The only advantage to a 308 is that it comes in a short action. However unless they have changed the 110 action, the 308 is a long action also, so there is no real advantage there. Most mfrs. put the 308 in a short action. But to keep costs lower, Savage just uses one action length, like Tikka. Tom.