7RemMag, 30-06, 300WinMag all pretty close and sufficient.

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Someone in your party has done this 10 out the last 12 years....

THAT is the person to best direct your questions to. There is more than one way to get an elk and the way you need to be in tune to is HIS way -- no sense in re-inventing the wheel. IMHO the leader/follower system based on experience in that area is far superior to a democratic structure, as there is no substitute to localized knowledge and experience.

Good Luck and Good Hunting,
EKM