Elevation is any cartridges friend. For the record tho, I'll take an experienced 308 shooter using his tried and true .308 win over most using a much more adequate cartridge designed for ELR. You just can't replace knowledge and accuracy of the rifle. It's without a doubt shot placement that gets it done. I hear too many toting that their 300WM gets it done even with a poor hit. Kinda tired of hearing that statement proudly used. I'm not one to use my 308 in that scenario when I have several other rifles that shoot flatter and play better when Ma nature is being rude. It's just my opinion on the above.