i have a few that i have used on elk over the yrs and all have done the job just fine.
rem model 722 chambered in 257 roberts loaded with 85 gr. barnes X
rem model 700 chambered in 6.5-284 loaded with 130 scirocco or 140 partition
ultra light arms chambered in wildcat 30 rem necked up to 35 with 180 TTSX
ultra light arms chambered in 416 express
ultra light arms chambered in 25x47 loaded with 80 gr ttsx
How come 30 people are not bashing you for using 85 gr, and 80 gr bullets on Elk ?