My choice would be the 270 Wby and it is more than capable of dropping any Elk . More Elk are lost by poor bullet placement than the round in the rifle you are using. Elk aren't that hard to kill if you shoot them were they live. The biggest mistake first time Elk hunters make is they shoot them to far behind the shoulder and either miss or just barely nick the lungs and they will get away from you in the Timber. Just remember to shoot center toward the front of the chest and they won't go far if they go anywhere .
