I don't have a 30-06. I don't shoot anything that needs a bullet over 150gr, and using a 30-06 over a 308 for 150gr is pretty pointless - long action and a lot of extra bang for what, 80fps.
Haven't used a 30-06 to compare felt recoil, but I'd be confident in picking the difference between a 308 and 270 blindfold and I don't think the 30-06 would be any less. Anyone suggesting a 223 is anything remotely similar must be having a laugh.
Nothing against people who do use them though, whatever floats your boat. If I was buying a new deer rifle these days I'd probably go for something 6.5 or 7mm anyway.![]()
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