I have been looking and lusting over new rifles and new cartridges. Every time I look at ballistics and manageable distances (400 yds which is what I would limit myself to.) the common calibers seem to be just as effective. The question I pose is should I stick with a tried and true classic 30/06, 270, 7mm mag? Or a new chambering in one of the high B.C. Offerings?
not an expert on the subject of elk, but I have killed 9 of them. 7 with a 270 and 150gr Nosler partitions, and 2 with 30-06 and 180 grain Hornady spire points. I can't say for sure, but the elk all seemed to die in a similar fashion. be it a 270, 7mm mag, 308, 0r 30-06, all will kill an elk just fine. Personally, I would stay with the old standbys because Ammo is going to be more readily available and cheaper. arguments can be made for more whiz bang (been there, done that) but in the end, you are far better off picking a caliber, buying lots of ammunition and practicing shooting . good luck !
