I wasn't knocking the venerable 06, just having a look at something different from the everyday stuff. I have many 06 rifles over the years, they work very well for most game that will be encountered by the everyday hunter.
After 35 years of hunting and shooting, it's nice to try something new.
The 7x57 Mauser, 8x57 Mauser, 358 Winchester , 35 Whelen, and the 375 H&H are some of my favorites.