As several have said, there are no flies on the old 30-06 for elk hunting. Using the Nosler Accubonds or similar bullets in a 180 or 200 weight gives you plenty of energy to knock the snot out of any elk IMO. If you need to shed weight, put it in a composite stock of your choosing and go hunt. My 1953 Pre 64 70 is my son's favorite rifle for elk and deer hunting next to my Pre 64 300 H&H AI.... either one works fine for him and I doubt I'm going to see either of them back any time soon....
Bob
Good thoughts....and yea...probably won't get them back LOL
