Dave,

Hawaii is a paradise. Lucky you!

I have shot the 30-06 and other similar rifles since the 1950's and today my favorite hunting rifle is so chambered!

I like it as much for the quality and features of the specific rifle. I have other 30-06's including my late dad's.

The control round feed bolt action 30-06's with a M70 type safety is what I find best. You should get the Sako, Tikka or what rifle you want. Keep in mind that you may get more rifles later. I still am after half a century or more.

Get what's available that you like now. Make sure it was a soft recoil pad and the LOP fits you.

Shop for a pre-64 M70 Featherweight with a soft pad that fit's you.

The third rifle from the top, an MS, is one of my 30-06's.