I'd have to say 25/06. The thing I like most is the mild recoil but it has plenty of punch to get the job done. I'm a big fellow, but I've been hit in the nose by a scope a couple of times. When I try to shoot at longer distences I like to be able to get comfortable and not worry about getting a scope across my nose. I've always had pass thrus and nice blood trails. Its plenty accurate. I also have a 243 I hunt with some to. I really like it to, but I just like the idea of having that extra 20 grains or so of bullet.