300 mag. you can always load it down if you wanted but i wouldn't hack i use a 300 ultra for deer just because i like shooting it more than my 300mag. but if your going to be hunting elk and shooting out to 400 yds or more I'd opt for the 300
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter