Well I am taking the plunge and going after elk in two years. The plan is to hunt Montana for Elk and Mule deer. I plan to use my 30-06, I don't see a point in buying a different rifle, all set up it's a touch under 8 pounds. I've killed a bunch of deer loading a gameking 165 at 2800ish. I've considered loading up a 165-180 grain interbond. Is that necessary or is my current loading sufficient. Simple question and complex answer Im sure! And yes Ive been reading up on loads and folks swear by 150 balistic tip to 220 solids.