I live in SE Washington and hunt Deer, Elk, Bear and someday, if I ever draw a tag...Moose!

I've never been a big fan of the 30-06, but I will say that the 30-30 will NOT be a good choice for shots over 150 yards. I didn't look up Duval to see where it was, but most any kind of Deer hunting in Washington would be well matched to what the 30-06 offers.

And if you ever expand your hunting to Bear and or Elk...you will have a perfect round to take hunting.

I'm not against the 30-06, I'm just more into my 300WSM, Marlin 45/70GG (for elk in the brush) and 375 H&H Mag (someday going to Alaska), I also have a 270 for Deer. BUT If I had to choose one caliber/rifle, It would be the 30-06!

If I were strickly a West Side hunter, hunting Blacktail and short range Black Bear, I would look into a 30-30, but would probably stick with my 45/70...

Hope this helps!