I have killed only one elk, and that was with a 300 Weatherby. So, if you ask me, it is the perfect elk rifle. Others who know much more than I do say the same. However, the best elk rifle for you is the one you like. If I go out west again, I will most likely take a 30-06 and a 270. I might even take my Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08 for still hunting in the black timber. Gunwriter John Haviland's son Thomas uses one just like mine on elk.
