Ive not had any issue with elk and deer using my 308 scout rifle. Recently picked up a 30-06 Hawkeye to use as a dedicated 200gr Nosler Partition launcher because i can and wanted one. Ive only used a 30-06 maybe twice and it was a few decades ago when i was in my early 20's so im going to get reaquainted. In that time that passed ive had no issues taking game with the ho hum 308win and i couldnt be happier. I wanted to throw 200gr bullets around for the least imvestment and so the 30-06 coupled with the campfire thread aboit 200gr bullets helped make up my mind and sealed the deal.