If you like the Weathreby Vangaurd, look at Howa. Same gun but since you aren't paying for the Weatherby name usually a little less expensive. I'll cast another vote for .30-06 on the flip side though if I didn't have anything in the rack and starting from scratch I might just give the .300 WSM a look. I doubt it kicks more than an equal .30-06 and it will gain a little fps. I've fired a .300 WM and it was a little more than my "06" and I'm basing my opinion on the fact that the WSM is supposed to kick less.