I'd say the real issue is what rifle you want. The WSM shines in light weight / shorter barrel rifles, like the BLR you mentioned. Obviously, a .325 WSM in a 6 lb rifle will kick more than most; figure a hunting rifle rather than a range rifle.
..................Agreed!.......Both cartridges will take care of any NA big game. What`s more important is to get the right rifle for you in the action you want, whether in a lever or bolt, by matching the rifle as best as possible to your hunting style.
If you`re going to be doing alot of carrying, up and down from tree stand to tree stand and certainly hunting in steeper terrains, it`s better imo to pack a lighter rifle.
When it comes to picking out rifles, a couple of people I know came to later regret their purchase because they didn`t consider "ALL" of the possibilities. Sometimes emotion can over-rule common sense.
