Federal,
180 grain TSX or Partition.
For elk stick with the heavy for caliber bullets.
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BTW, great choice of cartridges for your new rifle and for your upcoming elk hunt. The 30-06 is our camp minimum for elk and it is a quite capable minimum. ================================================== =

RE: $17 per box ammo....
If cost of ammo isa significantconstraint, thenone probably shouldquestion whether it is wise to goon an out of state, away from home, remote elk hunt. While it is an absolutely great experience, if it is your first time (maybe everytime)itwill be more expensive than you expect by the time you are all done and the cost all added up. [Bit different story for elk locals.]