Well we obviously both have rifles already, I use a Remington 700 CDL 30-06, and she uses an older Remington 7600 pump in 30-06. They would work well for elk. So do we absolutely need new rifles? Probably not. But what a great excuse to each get something new? So really I'm looking for a great deer rifle that would also be well-suited to elk. After everyone's helpful advice, and a bit of my own research, I'm leaning towards a .308 for her, and a 280 Ackley for myself, because I enjoy reloading, and would be willing to invest the extra time into it, as compared to a common, off-the-shelf caliber. Now I just need to decide what I want to purchase for rifles. I have been looking into H-S precision, Northwest Action Works, Red Hawk Rifles, and also toying with the possibility of buying rifled actions, and adding the stock myself. I am very likely to purchase Leupold scopes, I have been a loyal fan since I started using one on my rifle at 15. I have used Nikons and Redfields, and been less than impressed, I have a Minox I really like, but it had to be replaced under warranty right after purchase because of a crooked reticle.