I won't say either way but I don't think magnumitus is an Eastern thing
I have killed only 3 elk.......300% more than most people I know and work with but.....
My first was with a .270 with 140 grn Accubonds at 2900 fps
My second was with a 30-06 with 150 grn Accubonds at just under 2900 fps
My last was with a 30-06 with 180 grn Accubonds at 2700 fps