RE: What rifle for elk hunting?
Hunt4,
There is nothing wrong with your choice IMHO the 30-06 or the 7mm Rem mag would suite you just fine the 7mm has about the same recoil.
I would realy consider the 7mm rem mag in this equasion also,160 gr 7mm round will drop about 7 inches @ 300 yds with a dead on 200 sight in,and 20 in @ 400
The 30-06 180gr bullet drops about 9 inches at 300 yds and 25 inches @ 400.
This gives you about a 295 yds with a dead on hold with the 7mm.
The 30-06 gives you about 280 yds with a dead on hold.After that you might have to hold a little high,if they cross the 275 yds hold top of back.
If it was up to me i would take either the 30-06 or 7mm Rem Mag in the CDL by Remington top it with a good burris 3-9x40 and be happy and start practicing.
BBJ