I personally wouldn't worry about what people say. I would concern my self with what I can do. Shoot the one you own. If you can't shoot it as far and as tight as you need, loan a different rifle and see if you can shoot that one better. If you can clearly see a difference buy a different rifle. Or loan one, or shoot your brother in laws, or sneak closer. Or buy an archery tag. I think a 35 wheeled would be ample elk medicine.
