Hi guys, thought I' d open up a discussion, since this is what I' m thinking about nowadays...

If I were going to buy a new elk gun (with ammo), what would it be and why?

Points to consider:
-best caliber (how it gets downrange and how it acts inside the animal)
-best caliber/recoil ratio
-best ammunition available (speed/power/bullet performance)
-best gun (size/speed/handling/feel/etc)

Here are my parameters:
-between .30 and .34 caliber
-must be a fairly available, relatively inexpensive rifle (I' m not going custom shop with this one)
-bolt action rifle with a high-power scope on it - I' m not looking for a lever action or anything here.

You can answer any or all of these questions for me:

1) What' s your favorite caliber? I' m thinking of sticking to magnums, probably .300, .338, or .340.

2) What' s your favorite gun? I' m thinking of going with Remington 700, Winchester 70, Weatherby.... what should I be looking for?

3) What' s your favorite ammo for your favorite caliber?

Thanks guys!