JMO, a 2.5x8, 3x9, or a 3.5x10 would be my choices for a scope on a .30/06. Sight it in for a 200 yard zero and practice with it. Buy a great pair of bino's and the most important part is GET IN SHAPE!
Fullquiver, I am getting 2850 fps with a 130 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip.
With a 130 grain North Fork and Nosler Partition I am getting 2800 fps.
Velocities are from the 22" barrel.
I am having a .270 Ingwe made (my second) the reamer will be ordered today and now to start looking for a donor rifle. I have a CZ 550 in .270 Ingwe, but is is a little heavy and I want one just a bit lighter.
The CZ 550 .270 Ingwe.
.270 Winchester on the left and the .270 Ingwe on the right...