Don't get me wrong, it killed the elk without a question. It's hanging in my shop right now and couldn't be any deader. I'm just saying I have shot what I consider a lot of elk (about 30-35) and been with friends and family on 3 times that many elk kills. . I didn't like the performance and I won't use it on elk again myself. If I'm hunting with a grandson or someone who needs a light recoiling rifle to borrow for elk, I will loan my 7mm08. I will keep the 6.5 cm for fun and antelope Use whatever works for you. In my opinion it's too light for elk where and how I hunt.
