See how they handle, & pick one.
I got the CDL, 'cause people 'round here raved about the cartridge, and several places were footballing out the Whelens at ridiculous prices a few years back. Even with the 24" barrel, it handles like a dream: after all, there's a .358 caliber hole down the middle of that barrel.
If I'm not mistaken, it weighs the same as my 700 MR (given empty magazines... ).
I've used it to easily take some hogs & a moose. It's really more cartridge than I need, but it just shoots too well for me to part with it.
Let us know which you choose.
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