I've never shot an elk, but I've done tons of research. 308 Savage and Nosler Accubond are as good as it gets for hunting elk.
Is this a Savage 99 or 110? Or perhaps it's a 300 Savage in the Model 1920 rather than a 308 Win? Is the Nosler Accubond a 150, 165, 180 or 200 grain bullet?
Your research may be revolutionary and I'd like to learn more