I bought a Kimber 8400 in .325 wsm so that I had a little more frontal diameter for elk. That said, my 7mag kicks its trash at long range as far as energy levels and accuracy, but it weighs in just under 12 pounds. That Kimber is great for normal elk hunting in steep country. Debated on a .338, but realized that what I really wanted was a lightweight rifle, more than a more powerful cartridge.
That Kimber is light and let's you know it when you shoot it at the bench or heaven forbid, don't hold it right in field positions. Got a nice bump and reminder of that this past summer while practicing. Have found that some powders have a little sharper punch or jump to them, and have settled on the "Holy Grail" of powders in Ramshot Big Game as a good all a rounder. Hope they start shipping that stuff soon.
