ORIGINAL: jparker29
Didn't mean to get something started. The two calibers I was asking about we looked at, at our local gun shop. Haven't really got our heart set on nothing yet. Those was the ones they had at the time. The Elk are in Kentucky and shots will not be over yards for sure. Been within 50 yards many times. Wanting to pick a caliber that will also be a good whitetail gun after this, and maybe Elk again someday.
Don't worry, its easy to get something started here. We're all itching to give advice. If you really wanted to get something started you could have asked if you should get a 270 or 30-06. Then we would see some fireworks for sure!
Anyway, either cartridge you mentioned would be more than adequate for what you described. They are both fine choices. Add to that the many recomendations such as 7mm-08, 280 rem ..... and you have plenty to choose from.