Last November I shot a 6x5 bull with my 30.06 and dropped him, it was a perfect double lung shot and he moved about 50 feet. The range was lasered at 307 yards. If he had moved another 50 feet after the shot he would have been into a steep canyon. If you have ever carried one out of the steep and deep you know what I am talking about. Would a 25.06 have killed him? Probably, would he have made it into the canyon? It's not something I would risk, especially if you are new to Elk hunting.

Buy a bigger Rifle,

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