If it ain't broke, don't fix it. There's nothing wrong with an '06 under 100 yards. It will go through a 3" tree and kill a deer on the other side. That doesn't happen with many lesser rifle rounds, nor 12 gauge slugs! Nobody gets wound up about one shot "beating you up" when shooting at game. When shooting from the bench, wear a recoil shield, or put a sandbag between the rifle and shoulder.