I have read about Game Wardens culling elk with a 22-250 before. I also knew two old gents ( both long since gone) who used the Mod 99 250/3000 "with the 87gr bullet"! for everything here and over in Star Valley, WY. So...since I ate a big helping of crow on the 7mm/08...I think I'll feel better about taking my 6.5 Creedmoor as a spare elk rifle! smile If I get tired of toting that 300WM, I'll tote Jr awhile! ha