I once asked a moose guide if a .308 was adequate for moose and he told me he would rather see me shoot a .308 that i could shoot than a .300 win mag that i couldnt, being a small frame guy and all. So i think there is some benefits to the .308 like less recoil and great accuracy. But for all you long range military guys out there remember that the military used the long range side of the .308 to kill men not elk. BIG DIFFERENCE.