I have read through all of the topics here about reloads. They are all very helpful. I am taking the advice and loading the 220 grain Hornady Interlocks, with 40 g of powder. Since I have a short barrel, 18", I am considering 4895 for it's faster burn rate. Should I reduce the powder? I think this will yield a muzzle velocity of about 2,000, and 33,000 in chamber pressure, well below the SAMI 40,000.

Here is my question about a safe hunting load for cow elk. I have many 180 grain bullets, and a lot of conflicting information on powder. The bullets are Speer Grand Slam Soft Point, and Nosler Partition Protected Point. The data sheets I have show using between 42 and 46 g of IMR-4350, or between 33 and 37 g of IMR-4895. Another sheet shows between 38 and 42 g of IMR-4895, but the high end yields 38,800 chamber pressure. I would like to keep the chamber pressure safe. Any recommendations on a safe hunting load using these bullets?

Thanks.