Hazen, I know you've killed way more than your fair share of critters, to include elk and moose---but I've noticed that you seem to have had some bad luck with the smaller rounds....not sure if it is (was) just bad luck, if you're doing something different than others, or what the deal is.
I have found the midsize 6.5 and similar rounds to be perfectly adequate for elk. In some cases I have found them to be more effective on classic behind the shoulder shots than bigger rounds like my .340 Wby with bullets such as accubonds and such. Kind of odd how experiences differ within similar circumstances...
