I have been shooting the 300 Wby for over 30 years and like it. It kicks and the best ammo is to go with the Rem 300 Wby. The brass is very good and cheaper than the Wby. Wby ammo is $60.00 and up and some C&C 338 Win ammo is cheaper and easier to find than 300 Wby. The 338 is a nice case to load for, several of my 340 Wby loads are at 338 velocity. The 338 will work great on bear but it may be too much for your son. Good luck! Randy


US Army Ft Carson, Co 1976 to 1979