-06 dead? Hardly. In my entire life I've owned only two, an 03-A3 and a Garand. That was over 20 years ago and I have no desire to own one now. It simply doesn't interest me nor does it do any more or less than a couple dozen other cartridges in the same class. However, no one can take anything away from its effectiveness, versatility or popularity. It's one of those cartridges that will be around as long as men hunt and shoot.