Savage & Bandit
As a former 150/current 165 user ( '06) who has shot about +/- 100 deer & antelope, I can say with authority that:
1. This round will kill deer as cleanly as you can place it.
2. I too am a meat hunter, and this load will not reduce bloodshot. This goes for 180s, 200gr RN, .270 cal, and most any load that does a clean job 90% or more of the time.
3. With 165gr Win soft points you will recover fewer bullets & shed jackets as compared to 150s. It is not a great elk bullet, but better than 150s, while flatter shooting than 180s on deer & antelope. Probably same for black bear, but I've not shot one with it...yet.