G'Day Fella's,

Unlikely and just as we discussed elsewhere on NE, the .30-06 (like the 7x57, 6.5x55 etc, etc) are just not the "Flavor of The Month"........... at present.

You have to remember, that this century or the last 20 + years, there have been a massive amount of "new" cartridges unleashed upon the shooting public. Many of these new Powder Burners, don't know much about the history of our/their sport, so they may not be aware of cartridges like the .30-06, etc.
Give em time!

I'd like to finish up by quoting Master Alaskan Hunting Guide, Mr Phil Shoemaker;
"Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either never used one - or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship"
Phil Shoemaker
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Doh!
Homer