Honestly Mercy, I think if firearms are still around in 40 years and the Libs haven't succeeded in taking them, the old 06 will still have fans galore. If I'm going on a hunt for something where I will have to have absolute faith in, my old hand always seems to lean towards my old 06 I built years ago. Her and that round has never failed me. The .308, not near as much faith in even though it is a good round. Next year will be the 110th birthday for the old venerable .30/06. It's little brother the .308 will be 60 next year. Both cartridges have a great following but the .308, in my opinion anyway, just never really lived up to the hype.