The generally accepted best cartridge for elk is the 338 mag.
Do you know how that was determined?
would hazard a guess the 30-06 is used more than any and is perfectly adequate hell prolly ideal as more can shoot it easier than a 338 Win Mag.....most the elk hunters i know top out at a 300 Win Mag, plenty use 30-06's, 308's, 270 Wins ect......my daughter carries a 7-08 and is far from under gunned.....
