I haven't gone hunting elk. Hopefully I will be picked for it this year. Many of my buddies use a 30-06. Since my distance is about 300 yards and less ill be using this until I make my .35 Whelen. My philosophy when it comes to hunting is why limit yourself. Just use what you feel most comfortable with.
Just remember (forget name) killed X amount of elephants with a 7x57 mauser. That's no more than a 7mm-08