To the OP ... since you think you've got deer covered with your .243 and you're looking at this .30 cal as strictly for elk, though I like the .308, I wouldn't step down from the '06. I'd either keep it, just rebarrel, or step up a little to .300 WSM or .300 Win Mag.
Tom
That makes sense...
An '06 with the right bullet is deadly on most stuff that won't stomp you or eat you, and could put the hurt on most of those critters, as well.
DF
