The thing that upsets me most about the "short mags" especially the 300WSM is the words "designed to meet and often exceed win mag velocities in a short action". Or this one "this new wonder mag has noticably less recoil than my 300 win mag, it must be some freak of nature as I just can't explain it". Of course I'm embelishing a little bit, but you get my point. In my opinion these statements are crap, but everyone seems to be on the bandwagon. Granted, performance difference between the 300WSM and 300 win mag is moot <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />(sorry John,couldn't resist, but attach whatever definition you will <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />). And as to the recoil, the freak of nature is between our ears and is somewhat greyish/pink in color. I personally can't tell the difference. It really makes me wonder sometimes how much thought and research actually goes into writing an article for X magazine. Maybe I'm just sick of hearing about it, but for me I will be shooting cartridges with a belt for a long time. John, I appreciate your candor.
Chuck
