308 vs 300win mag

[asmo]

If you are going for long range precision go with something in the 6mm world.

If your going to do a 300 - then why not a WSM (you increase your barrel life and then you can do a short action).

There is a minor increase in felt recoil going from .308 to .300 - but put your big girl pants on and deal with it.

That said - all my 30 cal precision guns are in .308. But I think that's more of a historic reason than anything else.

[cofi]

If your going to do a 300 - then why not a WSM (you increase your barrel life and then you can do a short action).

I haven't done any research on the wsm I'm off to Google around for a bit

[Zombie Steve]

If you are going for long range precision go with something in the 6mm world.

If your going to do a 300 - then why not a WSM (you increase your barrel life and then you can do a short action).

There is a minor increase in felt recoil going from .308 to .300 - but put your big girl pants on and deal with it.

That said - all my 30 cal precision guns are in .308. But I think that's more of a historic reason than anything else.

I like the idea of the 300 WSM as well. Short action, 7-10% less powder than the 300 Win Mag, darn close to the same performance up to 180 grain bullets... 10 feet less drop at 1,000 (vs .308).... no stupid belt on the cartridge (better bore alignment, potentially longer lasting brass, smoother feeding). The cost? One less round in the magazine.

7mm WSM is also pretty damn impressive. Check this guy's rig out...

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek064.html