RE: .300 mag..is it powerful enough for elk??
Bullet placement, Bullet placement, Bullet placement. The .300 will do fine, even in 150gr bullets. Avoid factory loaded core-lokt ammo, they are under powered and not a true bonded bullet. Also, shopping at Wal-Mart for your gear that you will be depending on is an abomination. Wal-Mart is fine for underwear and socks, not your sporting goods.