Choice #1
Remington 700 BDL....... just because that is my favorite rifle, Weaver Grand Slam Scope, 7mm Rem Mag or 30-06. Any factory loaded premium ammo of 175 grain for the 7mm or 180 grain for the ' 06. (practical choice)

Choice #2
The Remington 700 Classic in 35 Whelen (if you could find one), loaded with 225 grain premiums. (The once in a lifetime dream choice)

Choice #3
While both the 7mm Rem Mag and 30-06 are good elk guns, many people today are on the big Mag craze and will say more power is needed. If the 35 Whelen could not be found and one was looking for a MORE THAN ENOUGH GUN, I' d take the 300 Weatherby Magnum. (Gunned to the hilt choice)