Nothing wrong with that setup Jerry. As long as you are familiar with the rifle, and can shoot good with it and its reliable, then thats what you should take. Always a good idea to bring a second rifle that you are comfortable with as well, as a backup, especially coming from NY. Personally, I have an '06, 7mm rem mag, 300win, 300RUM, 375H&H, and a 45/70 to pull from for elk, and I guess you could throw my 30/30 in there too. I shoot all of them decent to great, but all you really need, is a second rifle.