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I don't agree. .007" is not that huge a difference, and a .270 Win., WSM or Weatherby is sufficient at reasonable range, say 300 yards for the standard and 400 yards for the magnum versions, preferably with premium bullets. I personally know two people who successfully harvested cows with 6mm conventional rifles at ranges less than 200 yards. I don't think any 6mm's are sufficient and lean against the 6.5's unless you include the 6.5WSM and the .264 Win Mag. And the .223/5.56 shouldn't even be part of the debate…Min for elk should be 7mm. Wanting to lose elk or use that whole 30 rnd mag on an elk is stupid.. weight difference in a 223 platform vs a Tikka light in appropriate caliber is nothing but a couple ounces. I've had to help track plenty of elk that had good shots from 270-300win. Some elk fall over dead a some refuse to die. Saving on weight is a BS excuse.