Do think a 165 grain Nosler Partition or Accubond out of a 30-06 is fine for elk? I'd like a single load for my 30-06 that can be used on anything from deer to elk and I think a 165 grain bullet would be a good weight for a wide range of game. And do you think a 165 grain Nosler Partition or Accubond would penetrate through an elk's shoulder?
Yes. Friends and I have used the 165 Partition on elk,mule deer,whitetail,black bear,pronghorn, etc. You will not recover a whole bunch until you get to elk sized animals and even then it seems it takes both shoulders to stop them.
They will handle the long angling shots on big deer and of course any broadside shot;even saw one instance where one broke both hips on a spike elk and sailed on through.I think it's one of the best loads out there for a mixed bag elk, deer, and bear from the 30/06.
I don't know anything about the 165 AB.
