OP here. Good feedback for the most part. I have some 203 HHT at home but based on what I heard and learned I think that I might focus on the 182HHT as it is shorter and less likely to tumble on game.
I wanted this thread to focus on this particular bullet so I only shared the short story of my first ever elk hunt. I'm so relieved that I got the elk as the hunt continued on as these two shots did not finish him soon enough. After much much effort I was finally able to finish him with a 40 yard shot.
Next time I'll probably be rockin with the 182gr HHT. And, I'll make my shot placement a little better.