My 338-06 load was 210 NP for years and last one was 210 Barnes as the 130 TSX does so well on deer. I would never take a chance on an elk as the tags are so hard for me to get; so I'd go 210. I love it that you young fellas try all of this new stuff and report back. I might just like to carry 400 grains less in my rifle and even less in my pack! Those hills get higher ever year.