30-06 is a great round. It's not the fastest or the coolest newest thing on the block but it will FLAT get it done. And one of your responses hit it right on the head fine ammo is readily available for it. Had a Remy 7400 30-06 nothing wrong with it but I let friends convince me into something else. Need I say a bad move. So if a 30-06 avails itself to me in a BAR or a nice bolt gun it will be coming home with me. All that to say take the time to find what you want and you will be happy with a nice 30-06.