Got my elk permit!
I just found out this morning that I got a big game combo in Montana - elk, bear or muley. For someone born and raised dropping midwestern whitetails only this is a dream hunt come true. I've got a local contact so I should be able to keep it affordable.
I wish I could say that my Omega was going to make the trip, but for the cost of this trip (and luck in getting a permit!) the 300 Win Mag is going this time. Maybe next time.