NVMIKE

the 06 is a real elk rifle, but the 338 is on a whole different level of wack factor. Use the 338 if you like to shoot it.

handloader1

Go for it, the .338 Win. Mag. will do an excellent job on elk for you. I use a .340 Wby. Mag., and i have never regretted using it. Good luck.

Hunter06FlKy

[quote]ORIGINAL: DM

"If" you can't kill an elk with an 30-06 at any range you "should" be shooting at then haveing a .338 won't make a bit of difference!!!

Like the other poster said, use "premium bullets", and i also like Nosler partitions!! I'd use 180 or 200 grain NP's.



Exactly right dm

rather_be_huntin

All cartridges are not created equal. If you can shoot the .338 then use that. Doesn't mean you can't kill an elk with an 06. It's a matter of good vs. better.

usa

regarding the $1000 for a new rifle,I can afford any rifle that I want and have had a number of browning's from the A-bolt to the safari BAR, my gun's of choice that will take a beating and still give great accuracy is Savage, most accurate gun out of the box I've ever used. PS, cheap gun but I use an expensive scope on my .338, deadly combo.

wyomingtrapper

I'm sure the .338 is an excellant round. The .06 will get the job done. Before you put the $ out, make sure you will enjoy shooting the .338. Won't do you much good if it hurts you and you don't want to shoot it. Got to add a second on the savage. Outstanding accuracy. Not a diss on the other excellant brands, but for the $ it is hard to do better--though in a single shot the NEF is also a good, inexpensive choice for an accurate rifle.