The fact that there are more tools available does not mean by any stretch that the 06 is not as good of choice as it ever was. New equipment on the other hand makes it an even better choice than it was. Better bullets and laser range finders will help improve any weakness it may have ever had. The 30-06 is not my favorite caliber at this time but If I could only have one rifle right now, my new 30-06 pump or a 308 or 270 pump would be the one. My bad left shoulder allows me to use a pump far easier than any other action. Another strength of the 30-06. ITs nearly impossible to find an action type that is not available in 30-06. For one rifle the 308, 280, 270 and 30-06 would serve the North American hunter well. As Ak and a few others point out, many other calibers would do as well. I will have to watch for a 280 Rem pump as well. there are quite a few of them still floating around. Can't have to many rifles. I still love the bolt guns and when I don't need a second shot, they are still fine. I can shoot them from a rest or tri-pod to support the wieght while I reach across with my right hand to work the bolt.