Been looking at rifles for this next deer season. I had talked myself out of it this year till the last Saturday of firearm season. I could have filled my firearm tag, a buck was just outside my comfort zone for my 30-30. I decided that next year I will be shooting either a 30-06 or a 308. I have been looking online and doing some research and decided on the Mossberg Patriot with a Vortex Copperhead 4-12x44. What I can't decide is if I want 30-06 or 308. Research is showing me that they very close as far as ballistics. What am I missing here? Is there any advantage in one over the other? Max shooting distance would be 175 yards and I already reload so ammo price is not an issue. As always, thank you for your input.