oldrgr

I've hunter WT, Mulies and elk with a .30-06 BAR. It was capable of about 1 inch to 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards with a Redfield Accutrac scope. I neve had it jam on me regardless of the temperature. I upgunned to a 300 RUM a few years ago for really no logic, pure magnum lust...

I've had very good luck with the BAR.
I second Otis' idea of the BLR in .308. One of the guys in our elk camp uses this rifle - pretty foolproof and functional.