Thinking of using my .44 this year for elk. The place I go is mostly close range shooting, 100 yards or less. I have a Ruger Super Red Hawk with a 7.5" barrel and a Burris 2x-7x scope. Loading some rounds with 1500+ fps 240gr hp. I will probable bring another gun with me, 30-06, but like the idea of carrying a lighter and smaller gun. Ok, let me know what you think. Good experiances, bad experiances.