Yeah the 06 is the way to go. If I hadn't bought the 30-30, and I do like it, I would have bought a 06. If I ever go west or elk or pull a moose license I'll go bigger but for now, no need. I need the 12 gauge first.

After the 12 g. I'm going back to a bow. The season in NH starts a whole 2 months earlier than for the gun and you can get two more tags.