You guys in the states are pretty one eyed when it comes to the 3006, i cant say anything against the 06 because it has certanly proven its worth over the years on all sorts of game. But there are a few other calibers which will also do the trick, the 308 or 7mm08, 270 or if you like older calibers we have a bit of a love affair in New Zealand with the 303 although not as much used as it was in the past