RE: REFERENCE.... 270's & Elk, 270's & Elk.... I Think I'm Gonna Puke!
Cherokee,
If one lacks the cajones (or simply lacks the training) to properly handle a "magnum caliber" then retreating to a 30-06 with the superior range of .308" caliber bullet selection you mentioned earlier (especially in the "heavy for caliber" end of things) is indeed a good idea.
Both the 270 and 30-06 are in the "cross-over" rifle category; however, IMHO the 30-06 provides a noticable advantage for wapati.
Like yourself, I too have a 270 available to take along; however, mine doesn't even make the trip up to elk camp, not even as a back up rifle or for use as the "camp rifle" --- there are so many more capable tools available for the job, including the ubiquitous 30-06.