It’s been said previously about how good the 308 WCF is. The 308 WCF with a 150 grain Barnes TTSX at +\- 2,900 fps is an excellent, reliable lower recoil elk load out to 400 yards.
^^^^ this
Try 46.5 gr Varget under a 150 etip lit by a Fed 210. Be a shade over 2900. When you run those numbers, it is surprisingly flat. I literally had my 30-06 and 308 out yesterday AM. 58.5 gr IMR 4451 gave me a shade over 3000 with a 150 etip, my 308 gave me a shade over 2900. I'd rather shoot the 308. The 308 will be heading west in October.
My other elky rifle is a 338 Fed shooting 185 TTSX at 2700. Same recoil as my 30-06 but 1 lb lighter and a bit shorter. I'm trying to find a use for my 30-06. And struggling....
