I suspect that after this fall, you will have been in on more elk killing than any of your family.
They don't know what they are talking about; the 140 AB will work fine. My only advice is after you shoot, don't sit there admiring the shot expecting the elk to fall like a 100# deer. As long as it is on its feet, keep putting holes in it.
We can safely surmise after reading the above posts that the 7-08 is enough rifle. This piece of advice from utah708 is the best elk hunting advice given!
“If it’s still standing, I’m still shooting”.
Happy Trails
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