RE: new member has ammo questions Savage 111
Congrats! Welcome to the world of rifleman. .30-06 can do it all.
Suggest you find the bullet your rifle likes the best. Every rifle is different. I could care less, but, my 7mmRM hates Core-Lokts. 1.25 MOA at best. Win. Ball Silvertips, sub-MOA.
150-165 gr. is great for deer. 180 or even bigger for elk would be good. As a bowman you already know how important shot placement is.
Good Luck, Chris