Originally Posted by
JohnJameson
I would like to get the most bang for my buck.
You will not go wrong by selecting a .30-06 if elk is a possibility.
A .270 would be my second choice.
Either one will do everything you ask of it. The .270 shoots just a bit flatter and has a little less recoil, but the .30-06 handles heavier bullets better. Ammunition for both cartridges is available nearly everywhere.