If you want a reasonable chance at getting an exit wound, then a 140 accubond or 127 LRX fills the bill. In my experience, the 143 eld-x is a bit fragile for elk at 264 speeds. When both deer and elk are on the menu, I’m loaded with accubonds. For deer when I’m anticipating a long shot, then I’m packing the 143 eld-x. That said, I did take a decent size cow with the eld-x last fall.
