The 30 06 is really at home with those loading for it and changing billets for different purposes,
thats where it stands on its own. As a one bullet rifle with a medium weight it's not here nor there against the other 6.5 to 30 cals in mid weight bullets. If you are looking for a gun with one designated round in the 150g class, you could really go 6.5, .270, 7mm or .308 just as well