I have a retired relative who hunts all over the world including Africa and his -06 is his go to. Like they say 30-06 everything from gophers to grizzlies.
Appreciate the offer but I see myself taking up 5 million hobbies for my limited free time before I start reloading ... I just don't enjoy shooting enough volume to see the trade off for the time invested.
Reloading is cathartic. Then when you have reached a state of zen... You go out and shoot stuff up. It's an old person thing. You may change your mind in 20 years. By then, I can't get you any deals on Barnes stuff. Lol
Old person thing? I just got a bunch of stuff from my father in law that passed away a few years ago......wait....never mind....
I know i did. :evilgrin Though I've been looking for and having to replace all the missing parts though... :sigh: Old is all relative...our so I tell myself. ~Bill