Like the others said, for what you hunt, the venerable 06 is all the cartridge one needs for anything 400 yards and in. It will actually perform just as well as a .300wm out to that distance. It's AFTER 400 yards that the .300wm will outshine the 06. So, unless you are into long range hunting out past 400 yards, the only things you are gaining is recoil and ammo cost.