re: Best rifle for elk hunting

I killed my first elk with my single shot 35 whelen. I was confident with the gun at 300 yds and in.

Recently switched back to my .308 with Hornady 178gr ELDx Bullets and sighted the gun in with a 200yd zero. If my 35 was bolt action, I would have continued using it.

Main takeaway is whatever gun you go with, try different ammo, pick one you like and put in the range time. Put enough rounds through it to be 100% confident when the opportunity presents itself. Also set a realistic max yardage and don’t exceed it no matter how big the animal. Close the distance to inside your comfort range.