IMO, the "ultimate elk rifle" is a 22" bbl'd 338 WM shooting 210 Partitions at 2,950. I've taken bulls with that very rig and it works well. Ditto the 300 Mags and a 180 Partition. I just don't want to pack the rifles chambered for either anymore, so I chose much lighter rifles in more sedate rounds like the 270 or 308 Win. Big enough to break bone and penetrate from bad angles, but light enough to pack all day in the mountains.
That right there is just about my favorite as well Brad. I have been running my Mashburn the most the past few years, but I love the 338 Win with 210's. It really seems to cover a whole lot of ground for me. Shoots easily out to my max ranges and hits very hard. Have yet to keep a 210 PT in an elk..
