Originally Posted by
Wingbone
30-06 isn't that much a step up from a 270. 300 WM is proven, has been around and, in my opinion, will continue to be around. 300 RUM I'm not so sure of.
+1
The .300 Win mag has a good record on elk and moose size critters, and IMO is about the top of most hunter's comfort level for recoil. I killed most of my elk and both of my moose with 180 gr Partitions at .300 Win mag velocities.
If you reload, 2-300 .300 RUM cases will last a hunting lifetime.
My current favorite elk and most everything else caliber is my .300 Weatherby.