On my first elk I was 22 and used a Winchester model 70 Supergrade in 300 Win Mag pushing a 200 gr Sierra Gameking. Funny story to go with that rifle too. When I was 20 I was engaged to a girl that I had been dating for 2 years and things were going great at first. Then after a couple of months she started becoming more and more controlling and gripping and complaining every time I would go do something like going shooting with my dad or just going and hanging out with my friends. So after about 3 months enough was enough and I ended that relationship and took the ring back and 3 days later took it and traded it for the Supergrade. Best decision I ever made!!