[SZonian]

Nothing wrong with being “biased”, I call them “preferences” ;^)

It’s on my “nice to have” list, I’ve been looking at the M1A1 as well...that’s one of the EBR’s (evil black rifles).

Looking for a hunting rifle that can “reach out and touch” both 4 legged critters and 2 legged varmints.

[jboot]

If you are willing to consider .308 instead of .30-06 the Springfield M1A is probabaly the best "cross-over" battle rifle/deer rifle. They make several versions that are not EBR. A friend of mine has a National Match M1A with a fancy walnut stock and fluted SS barrel (I believe a Krieger); it is sweeeeet.

I also secretly like the AR-10...it's a lot cheaper than the M1A and chucks .308 just fine...but don't tell anyone. I'd lose friends. ;-)