30/06 165s

[Rocky Raab]

The Sierra Game King is a fine bullet - until you stick it into a magnum and shoot game with it at close range. It was never designed for that, but people keep using it that way - and then condemning the bullet.

At 2800 fps muzzle speed or less, and standard bullet will work fine on elk. If you must have magnum smash, you also must invest in bullets that will withstand that smash.

The 30-06 will work on elk at standard velocities of 2800 fps (most .30-cal bullets are designed for that exact cartridge and speed) with bullets from 150 to 220 grains. The classic is the 180, but the 165 is 99% as good. Pick the one your rifle likes best and hunt with confidence.

That said, the Nosler Partition is NEVER a poor choice.