Elk hunting in Alberta - Which backup rifle?

[geologist]

Backup rifle for Elk hunt, which one?
I am going elk hunting this fall (3rd week of September) in Alberta. We'll be hunting in the foothills. Spot and stalk and calling mainly, don't plan on using horses.

I am bringing my BRNO 600 30-06 with a B&L 3000 Elite 3x9x40. I'll be shooting Hornady 180 gr light magnums at 2900 fps.

I am going to bring a backup rifle and would appreciate suggestions. I have available:

BRNO 602 carbine, .375 H&H with a Leupold 1.5x5x20 in QD rings.
LE No.5 .303, original iron sights only.
Marlin 1895 GS with Wild West ghost ring sights.
Norinco HP9-1 with Wilson Combat ghost ring sights
Norinco SKS - I saved the best for last
Which would you bring as a backup?

[300 wsm]

what area south or north alberta

[Brambles]

375 H&H or course

[geologist]

what area south or north alberta

North......

[ribber]

Hi, I'd use the 30-06 as the back-up and the .375 to hunt with, Big bullets big speed, gotta love it

[300 wsm]

good luck i will be in the south mainly cause its closer to home

[todbartell]

45/70..........

[Derek_Erickson]

A knife, put him down with the 30-06, proceed to gutting him

[416]

Hi, I'd use the 30-06 as the back-up and the .375 to hunt with, Big bullets big speed, gotta

X 2 .......gives you good range with lots of authority!