If the 100 Partition shoots well (and it usually will even in a 1-14 twist barrel), it works great on game--even elk.
But my favorite deer bullet in the .250 is the 100-grain Hot-Cor. Generally shoots well in1-14 twist barrels, and kills very well. If it won't shoot, the 87 Hot-Cor will.
this is my experience also. But I'll add one more, that I like even better than the 100 gr. above for hunting in the bush for big northern deer at moderate ranges, say 200 yds and closer. The Hornady 117gr. RN. Loaded to 2700 fps or so in a strong bolt action it's been a completely reliable killer for me, from all angles. Accurate, expands well, penetrates like crazy.
