Its to close to call...How bout another poll?

I have owned all the above mentioned cals and I voted 30-06

I have a 3006 and have killed lots. Though I don't have one I chose the 308 as my answer because I believe less recoil is better in making accurate shots and I like the short action. Almost every 06 ive shot is a shoulder punisher; so why not shoot the same bullet with less recoil?

.30-06
Killed whitetail, mule deer, elk, antelope, coyote

I just don't know anymore since times are changing with the ammo. I like the 30-06 because they used to be the least expensive round and mostly available from the store. Now nothing is inexpensive and it takes more powder to load than some other rounds. Although I shoot the 30-06, and have a 308 that's really to nice of a gun to take in the field(safe Queen).
I have been shooting the 243 mostly followed by the 6mm. Reloading you only have to buy one projectile for both and same with the 308 & 30-06. I will think about this more before I post my decision. HMMM
The 243 is an auto(stalker)and the 6mm is a bolt(blind) and the 6 is way more accurate but the 243 is way more fun to shoot and a better gun to truely hunt with (Stalking).
But then again the 30-06 is a pump and it makes a great stalker and stopper for Hogs.
Do any of you guys see where I'm coming from I think you really need more than 1 gun to deversify the type of hunting you're doing. I really don't see any need to vary from these rounds and no need to punish yourself with a larger Cal. It doesn't make sense if you can only shoot 3-10 rns and get beat up.
Shall I keep going, I could.

A friend of mine was popping turkey with the 30-06 and it actually did less damage than the smaller rounds.

seemed pretty clear to me what the results were from the other poll.

I changed my vote from 7 08 to 30-06 just because you wanted a different result.

the 7 08 is plenty for texas unless you're shooting an imported cape buffalo.

im not sure which poll ur looking at but this one isnt clear, 30% 3006 isnt desicive by any means, and i dont "want" any results, i want to see what experienced hunters use and why, like i said before i want one rifle, if i could afford several it wouldnt be an issue, but thank you, i appreciate your vote.

I choose to mostly hunt with 'Other'-300wm. Worrying about wasting meat is for those that don't know how to shoot. But I will never be in the woods wishing I had more gun. (However, will say I have killed several deer and hogs with each caliber on the poll....and if I absolutely have to chose 1, then I would go with the 30-06 shooting the oldschool 150gr win. silvertips)