I'll start this off...
I started with a 35 that I borrowed from my uncle. Then my other uncle loaned me his 30-06 Remington bushmaster. I've had that 30-06 for about 5 years, he called me yesterday, and we were talking, he told me to keep it Needless to say I'm happy, and appreciate it. Its a great gun, I treat it well. Its got mixed reviews, but more then likely its from those who abuse it. So far its been a solid gun, and its dead on. I have a Bushnell 4x-12x banner scope, which I am thinking about upgrading. Looking at the http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/products since a member in the forums mentioned them. (Made In the USA, and affordable!)
Pic (sorry its crappy, iphone camera SUCKS)