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I would use a 165 gr bullet were it bonded or solid.
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I would suggest you don't use solids on Elk.
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Pongo: Petzal's article in Field & Stream Aug '05 claims as a downside to it, "Because it loses considerable weight as it expands, it does not penetrate as well as some other bullets, and it leaves a small exit hole that does not always give a good blood trail."
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That's the thing. Nosler partitions tend to exit, and that usually leaves a good blood trail to follow. I believe around 30% weight loss and due to the fact they tend to exit I would have to say they do penetrate well.
Edit: Maybe I misunderstand you when you say solids. Are you talking about Barnes X bullets and the like? They would be okay.