I have a Mk V Ultra Lightweight in 30-06 that is my go to hunting rifle. I've got a 180gr Partition and a 165gr Accubond load that both shoot sub-MOA. When I was in AK, I always carried the 180gr for moose, and the 165gr for sheep, black bear, etc. I've always been a believer of heavy-for-caliber bullets and high sectional density. But how much does that matter for elk? Am I better off with the higher velocity, higher energy, flatter shooting, higher BC Accubond that's 15gr lighter? Or the heavier 180gr where I've got to compensate more for bullet drop and drift? (2.5-8x36 VX-3 Duplex scope). And I'm considering working up a TTSX load...would you start with the 150gr, 165gr, or 168gr TTSX?
