Tman: "Much as I think both cartridges (.270 and 25-06) are outstanding deer/antelope cartridges, you couldn't run fast enough with either one in hand to give them to me as an elk rifle."
Some very good bullet observations/recommendations above, but I echo this post. A 25:06 has been my steady tool for deer and antelope for many, many years - a wonderful cartridge. But, for shots at any significant distance and especially on a bull, I would not take a 25:06 if I had a good .30 or .338 cal. shooter.
