I have a swede, and carried it for elk, but didn't get a shot. So, I have no real world experience with it. I was going to carry it this year, but grabbed the 338 instead. The 338 gives the Bang----Flop, doubt the swede would do the same.

Problem with elk is, they are not deer -nor- are they moose. Elk do not just stop and die, elk keep going until they die. They have an amzing will to live. I have heard a moose will just stand there and let you keep shooting him...