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Alex- That's my plan!

I limit myself to say 250 yds where ever I hunt and whatever I hunt.... with the 06, I reach for the 220 grain Round Nose, fueled along with a stiff load of H 4831SC.... 62.5 grains.... the bullet running at about 2650 fps plus...

zeroed 3.5 inches high at 100 yds...

I've killed a pile of elk with Partitions and TSX/TTSX in several calibers, including a few in 30-06. In the 06 I prefer the 165 and 180 grain Partition and 168 grain TTSX. I like full penetration to ensure a good blood trail. I've only needed a good blood trail twice, but I was very happy to have them. Might have lost the elk if I didn't. They can run for a long way through very bad stuff with prefect shot placement. Mostly, they have fallen within a few yards of impact with either bullet.

I have had no problem quickly finding an accurate load with either the Partition or TTSX in my 30-06s. I've used H4831, H4350, IMR4831, H4831, Re17, and Re19. I now prefer H4350 for either the 165 Partition or 168 TTSX.

I've killed most of my elk with Partitions, and most of those have been 180s.





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Good old Hornady Interlock 180gr BTSP's. I have shot a couple with Partions also. They work excellent, just getting very expensive.

I go along with the theory that you should shoot whatever your rifle likes. It never ceases to amaze me how different rifles like different ammo. My 30-06 loves Hornady Interbonds in 160 GR. It also shoots Federal Fusion's 180 gr. nicely. The last Elk that I shot was so close, I could have shot it with a BB Gun, but the Federal Fusion did the trick and they are reasonably priced. I have not seen much difference in the High priced ammo than hype. I have shot over the years a lot of Deer, Elk and Hogs. If you are loading yourself, the price should not be too big an issue, so go with the consensus is on this thread. A lot of knowledge here.