25-06 and 257 can be used, but personally I prefer something that wil shot at least a 160 grn bullet.

I have hunted Idaho with outfitter Billy Cox, who takes elk each year for the freezer. He uses a 25-06. He is also an expert still hunter and takes no shots at more that 100 yards or so.

If you are accurate marksman, and are willing to pass up "iffy" shots, then hunt away!

Roy Weatherby took nearly everything with his .257 magnum. It was his favorite round. I'd recommend 120 grn Barnes or Nosler partitions.

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