RE: 30-06 jack of all trades master of none?
two comments:
1. get your dad what he wants. he did his part years ago.
2. the 30-06 is and has been the number 1 selling caliber for over 30 years. this is true in elk states as well. nothing wrong with a 30-06 as a elk rifle, if the hunter does his/her part. but if the old man wants a bigger gun, get it for him.