well last year took a trip to N. carolina for some whitetail. this fall first colorado elk. got a nice tax return and i though what better way to spend it. i been reading and reading and reading on everyone favorite choice for elk. i have a 30-06 that will be coming as a back up/field gun and my .444 marlin as a close woods gun. whose got some good elk loads for the both. any other thoughts and suggestions very helpful. i could always buy a new to me rifle/caliber(new toys are always good). have a little more space in the safe