RE: What's your favorite elk hammer?
Weathery Mark V Fibermark
.340 Weatherby
No heavier than my .300 win mag or any other mag, maybe even 1lb lighter, and kicks less too, and that was unscoped kicking less.
250gr at almost 3000 fps, my kind of set up for elk and larger.
going to try some 275gr Swift A-Frames, if they shoot well, use them on a buffalo this fall.
With my swarovski PH 3-12x50 TDS reticle, those longer shots are no sweat and can be made quickly.