Took a used 30-06 RSI to the range - had good experience with one in 243 - and it felt good, handled well. Dang thing just about knocked me off the bench, and blew out my eardrums. Short/light/06 meant loud/hard-kicking rifle to me. It went back on the shelf. I'm sticking with the 243 RSI - still makes alot of noise when it goes off, but it shoots alot easier...