BobinNH - I believe what you are advocating. This thread wasn't a plea for advice on a great, better, or perfect gun for elk.
The OP asked for advice specific to what he's got available to him. He wants to go hunt with his Dad with a gun that can and has worked. So how many have offered useful input?
By the way, my favorite "elk" rifle is a .338WM. I used my Roberts for everything from Rockchucks and bigger until I bought my .338WM and it has been used a lot since then. Not arguing effectiveness of bigger bullets. What he has will work.
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