Well obviously your no stranger to rifle.Please excuse my general reply, however info was..lacking. Certainly understand your point of view and personally think the 338wm would fit in nicely to your current selection as dedicated elk taker. Although nothing wrong with the wby or RUM if you are prepared to handle a little more boot and costs to operate these powder burners.

Good luck in your decision.

Doe Dumper,I too wonder this. It seems very little education is around with brakes and noise increase for the average hunter. Anybody who has sat next to one at the range will know the difference but for a lot of hunters a box of shells is a few season supply.