I think you need to decide if you like a short action or a long action.

If you like long actions do you like belted magnum cases.

If short action ……308,358

If long action w/o belt …..3006, 280; 270, 338/06, 35 whelen or 9.3

If belted mag 7 mm or higher

If lever gun…..300 sav, 356,358, or the others listed above

I personally hunt elk often with my Dads 8 x57; pre war Mauser

I ain’t familiar with the newer calibers. But I do believe newer rifles are extremely accurate…..very inexpensive in many cases.

Best of luck.

Last edited by Angus1895; 02/22/22.
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