I have 200 grains loaded to 2720fps in a 30-06.
Lapua brass
Eldx 200 grain bullets.
58.5 grains of IMR 4955.
*Please don't go loading this without proper testing.
2720 with a 200 grain eld X is a phenomenal load. .597 ballistic coefficient at that velocity helps cut the wind like a knife.
I am not sure what you mean when you say "what it's meant for". What is what meant for? You determine what the load, caliber, etc is meant for. Your specific needs may not be the same as another. If the OP is hunting thick brush where quick shooting is needed. I would go even bigger on the bullet. As velocity won't matter considering your shooting at less than 100 yards. Is the OP shooting out in the Dakota's where he could easily be shooting at extended ranges? 30-06 is meant to shoot any sized bullet. Depending on what you want it to do is what it's "meant" to do.
I agree I wouldn't go to 212 etc. They start to get too low for overall close and distant shooting. But the 200 grain at 2700+ fps. Is more then capable of killing a elk at 400 yards +. I always suggest heavier bullets. Two reasons. 1. You can't overkill a animal. It can't die too much lol. 2. The higher BC help with those longer shots. So even the novice shooter can stretch out a little more then they normally would. Because the heavy bullet with a high BC would make hold overs much less. Although yes they would drop more. But drop is practically a constant when talking about hunting distant shots. So with some range time you would know your elevation requirements. Wind is where people make mistakes. Especially in a high pressure hunting scenario. And if we are talking about close shooting only. Then low velocity of heavy bullets wouldn't matter anyways.