I am a Colorado resident, but meet a lot of nonresident elk hunters every year. A,lot from MN, PA, big,whitetail hunting states. I see a lot of 7600's and those guys go home with elk. Most of them chambered in 30-06, some in .270, and some in 35 Whelen. I used a 7mag for a few years, now a 30-06 stoked with either 220 gr RN or 180 gr partitions. The 220 gr come real close,to the 35 Whelen. Spend your money on other gear.
