I differ a bit here. I have shot a lot quite a few deer with three different 280's I like the 120 grain Sierra Pru Hunter the best. I usually get pass throughs with about the right amount of damage done ouit to 250 yards with this bullet. I also like the 130 grain Speer Hot Core although meat damage is sometimes on the heavy side with this bullet. For Elk I would go with a sturdy 140 grain. Partition. I like the 175 grain for Moose and bigger Bears.