Ok maybe everyone can not use a 338. I use a 300 wby and most elk are DRT at whatever the distance provided I hit the heart and lungs. My shots are under 200 yards mostly. I believe anything under the 24 caliber makes you under gunned. 30-06 is the middle of the road. Of course these are general statements. There are too many factors to look at such as, shooting ability, distance, bullet used, small cow or giant bull, and too many more factors to list.
