RE: Elk/Deer Rifle
I recommend a 300-winchester magnum.
I hunted with only one "big game" rifles (300-win mag)for 12-years. I never had the money or desire to buy a second rifle at that time. I have killed several elk, mule deer, whitetails, antelope & black bear with my 300-win mag.
Since that time I have added a fewbig game rifles. They are as follows 25-06, 270, 7mm-08,30-06, 7mm-s.t.w. & 375-r.u.m.
IMHO, the 25-06, 270 & 7mm-STW are great antelope/deer rilfes.
IMHO the 30-06 is atmy low end / starting point for an elk rifle.
My 300-win mag is still my go-to elk rifle.
Looking back at my post, I think Iwill sell a few rifles.