I am giving up 20gr of weight, in order to get more MV and therefore a flatter trajectory. The 140gr Accubond is grouping very well in my Winchester Utimate Shadow in 7mmWSM. I tested the Barnes Triple X and Hornady Interbond and the Accubond performed best in terms of accuracy. If I was willing to limit my shots on elk to inside 300 yds, I would've stayed with the old 30-06. Going beyond 300 yds and out to 450yds, I have to have a premium bullet that can penetrate and be accurate and FAST enough to take much of the guess work out of "hold over". Sure, if I get another elk, it will probably be at 50 yards and all the work will have been for nothing, but better prepared for a long shot then not.