My two 30-06's shoot 180-gr. loads the best and that is what is used for deer and elk. Bullet construction is changed to fit the toughness of the animal so.......

Mule Deer = 180-gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips
Elk = 180-gr. Nosler Partitions

Once the above ammo is used up, I might just switch to Nosler's 180-gr. AccuBond for everything.

Steve