Elk would be a possibility in the future but not a steady thing. The .338 would be out of the question becauuse of the recoil. I own a .243 and was looking to move up in cal. but still want it to be an all around caliber.
two other choice high on my list are the .270 & .308.I'm leaning more toward the short action rifles though.
The ballistics on the 7mm-08 are very simular to the 7mm Mauser and that round has taken its share of elk.