Best gun for hunting elk

[QuietHunter]

Good advice from Wahnie.
I would get a 308 or 30-06, but if you are not accustomed to recoil, and don't want to carry a heavier gun, look at the 7mm-08.

Avoid the 30-30. It will work, especially at close range, but is far from ideal in my opinion.

Something tells me Wahnie may be a good choice to have you and your daughter learn from.