I hunt with a 3006. It's a caliber that I can shoot comfortably over and over again.With the newer bullets and powders available, under 500 yards an animal won't tell if it's hit with anything more powerful.
They drop like bricks.Military used it for half a century, the caliber has been an accomplished animal killer for 100 years and considering that the cal is the most popular hunting cal according to ammo sales, in North America, no more words need to be added.The record speaks for itself.