Esox, Regarding bullet choice, I’d want to know how eldx are holding up at very short range at 3000+FPS. By some reports, the eldx might not penetrate like you’d hope if you jumped the bull of your dreams in thick cover. I have no firsthand experience. This is why my dedicated elk rifle was shooting partitions. I know there are many Barnes fans here. Perhaps they’ve improved from the early ones I tested..... Although I’ve always been a shoulder shooter, I’d never want to have to rely on striking bone to for adequate expansion.