Best gun for hunting elk

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I'd recommend you get what I just got 300WSM Model 70 - as a short magnum it packs 95% of the punch of a regular magnum, as well as being a lighter rifle to lug around. 180 gr should do the trick but you can probably get away with 165 grains. if you've plopped down cash for a guided hunt don't mess around, just get the 180s.