As actions speak louder than words, I'll take "current elk rifle" as your favorite, otherwise you wouldn't becurrently choosingit, shy of nostalgia.
------------------------------------------------------------------

What is your current favorite elk cartridge that you personally have actually used to take elk?

You post, I'll run the tally:

So Far:

8 - 270 Winchester
11 - 30-06 Springfield
1 - 270 Winchester Short Magnum
10- 7mm Remington Magnum
1 - 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
3- 300 Winchester Short Magnum
10- 300 Winchester Magnum
1 - 300 Weatherby Magnum
4 - 300 Remington Ultra Magnum
2 - 30-378 WeatherbyMagnum
7 -338 Winchester Magnum
3 - 338 Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 340 Weatherby Magnum
1 - 350 Remington Magnum
1 - 358 Norma Magnum
2 - 375 Holland & Holland Magnum
1 - 416 Remington Magnum
---
67

[Stick Flippers: 3]
[Smoke Poles:2]