I certainly am interested in this string because I too have an elk hunt set ... for 2012. I will be hunting a friend's private ranch. The heaviest hitting rifle I now own is a 1970's vintage Rem. 700 in 300 Win. Mag. In a previous post folks said that this cartridge would be a good choice. This rifle groups excellent with a hand load I have worked up suing a 180 gr. Nosler Parition. This bullet OK for elk ? Better bullet suggestion? I can always start over with the loads.

Sounds to me like you are ready to go. I'm currently working up 180 gr Partition loads for my 3006, for elk hunting. I don't have any experience with taking game with a Partition but their reputation proceeds them. It's not like we have to "prove" that bullet, it been done. I like the concept of it designed rapid expansion and then the base continuing on. The only elk I have taken was with a 180 gr Win. Silver Tip which was a complete pass through. Good luck!

I have taken many elk with the 180 grain Nosler Partition and think it is still a top choice. Sometimes you have to shoot a bull at a less than perfect angle, or need to break him down quickly before he can run down into a nasty place. The premium bullets are tough and are made for these situations. They may shoot slightly larger groups than a target bullet, but they are plenty accurate.

The Barnes TSX will do the job. Good luck.