+1 Bob.
A bit of western tradition, I agree. Guys around hear smoke elk every year with various 6mm's and 25 cal rifles.
I have yet to kill an elk with my bob or the 25-06, just have not seen an elk while I have said calibers in hand.... another tradition that happens a great deal while hunting elusive elk, the lack of elk....
No replacement for shot placement and know your limits.... Thats what I have learn't from 25+ years of hunting elk in the rockies
