RE: 30/06 bullets for elk
Use any of these bullets in either 165 or 180 grain. If you find one that shoots good then use it. The ones in bold will usually give better penetration. The Barnes and failsafe offer outstanding penetration even through shoulder bones.
TBBC
Nosler Partition or partition gold
Nosler Accubond
Barnes X
Failsafe
Swift A-frame
Swift Schrocco (sp)
Hornady interbond