One other way to look at it, is can you shoot a somewhat larger cartridge just as well? If you can shoot a 280ai (or similar) just as accurately as your 6.5cm then I see little downside to using it when hunting elk. (assuming you handload so $ should be close, and you practice enough to be proficient with either one)
Or listen to some and take a 223.
Or listen to some and take a 223.
