I really like my model 70 classic in 338-06. McMillan Edge stock and 2-7 scope.
I've killed'em with a .300 Wby, but if I was going now, I'd take my 338-06 FN Mauser. It should whack'em as well as a .300.
It likes the 160 TTSX a lot. I also used 180 NAB's, and 210 NPT's. Not sure which load I would take. It shoots them all pretty well.
DF
Have I ever told you how happy I am that you bought that FN, I was getting weak..
I also own a 300 H&H Model 70 Classic in an Echols stock that I really like, worked great in Africa. But have never used that rifle on elk. Sure it would do just fine.
The 338-06 rifle I mentioned above has never killed an elk, it will go the next time I draw a tag. I have killed elk with a different 338-06 rifle using 210gr NPt's and 210gr TSX's. I foolishly traded that rifle away when I was trying to become a little more pragmatic. That did not last though.
