Need an new Elk Gun!

The old question again...


I'm traditionally a Midwest hunter and have used the 308 before on elk hunts. But...I'd like to buy a new gun! and why not! The gun I'm buying is light, at or less then 7lbs. Ideally, and I think there's not "too" much to argue, the 300wm would be the ultimate elk round but I'm not fond of the recoil on such a light gun. Not a "huge" fan of muzzle brakes and not looking at suppressor...yet.

You're at the gun buying store, your wife gave you money for a new gun, dedicated for elk, it's around 7 lbs give or take, it's not threaded (nor will be), the only other gun you have is a 308. So, what caliber would you choose and why? But again, your only other gun is a 308...keep that in mind when deciding.

Factor in your own max range, but state that if it's important in your decision.
Tikka 6.5prc in a rokstok (if I was personally buying a factory gun for elk, it would be an 8 twist tikka 243 in a rokstok)

The 6.5 prc will do anything you ask of it as far as you will shoot, and there are really good factory ammo options. A tikka in a rokstok is still reasonably light, and is just a great reliable platform that’s easy to shoot and carry
 
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