The two simplest accuracy enhancing techniques to begin with are to free float the barrel and bed the action. I have been handloading and shooting since I was about 12. Of all the rifles that I own and all that my Dad owns, simply free floating and action bedding usually cured any accuracy problems that we' ve encountered.

Free floating the barrel can be done with elbow grease and sand paper. So that is nearly free. Any compotent gunsmith can bed an action. Prices usually range from $40-$80. Ammo for the 30-06 is so plentiful that with some trial and error I am sure you can find some really accurate factory loads. I have had good results over the years with the Federal Premium load with the 165 gr. Nosler BT. I hope this info is useful.