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Bb, Thanks for the link! Sam, we just got to give you a little trouble now and again, right? 
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SU35,
One of my local dealers carries FN, heck, he may even have one of those in stock-they do look nice!
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As for me....after shooting all these years...give me the 308 and a reloading bench and I can do what I want. There is one exception...if I'm hunting game that can eat me...than I prefer the biggist gun I can handle.
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Wow... a short-fat blast from the past...
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I'm looking at a Kimber Montana in WSM as my long range gun.
Would you get a 300 or 7mm WSM, and why? JMHO......but........7MM...because, it kicks less,will shoot just as flat(likely flatter)and kills stuff just as dead...High BC bullets,plenty available in lots of styles.....
The 280 Remington is overbore.
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Since David originally posted this he's likely bought and sold 28 rifles, some in both 7mm a 30! 
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Thanks for the heads up Turd. 
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The posts are pretty informative. I agree with those who advocate the 300WSM. Having all three of the original, it was hard to tell the difference in recoil when you rotated the rifles at the range.
I came to the conclusion that the 270WSM wasn't enough of a gain over my 270 Win's and let it go - twice.
The 7WSM was fine but wasn't "impressive" enough so it moved on.
But the 300WSM in my opinion has the most to offer. I liked the bullet range, from 150 to 200.
The biggest problem you have is that Kimber does not offer the 7WSM in a Montana anymore. Plus the launch of the 7WSM was delayed inorder to change its SAAMI specs. That hurt it and may have doomed it. Also, factory ammo and components have been short from time to time - at least in my area.
IMHO you have the best of the best with the 300WSM - from antelope to grizzly bear.
Keep us posted.
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Have the dealer keep the factory bases. They are not a good design. At the moment the only alternative is the Talley standard steel base for their rings. Or just get Talley one-piece mounts.
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I would chose 7MM WSM just because I like 7MM.That being said I do own a 270WSM and a 300WSM and do not see a spit of difference on game or paper with either.ANY of The WSM`s will take anything in North America and although not legal for everything in Africa,would do the same there.
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It's interesting to see this 6 year old thread resurrected. Most of the info is still relavant other than Talley coming out with ultralights for the Kimbers since it first started.
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I'm looking at a Kimber Montana in WSM as my long range gun.
Would you get a 300 or 7mm WSM, and why? JMHO......but........7MM...because, it kicks less,will shoot just as flat(likely flatter)and kills stuff just as dead...High BC bullets,plenty available in lots of styles..... I agree with Bob.Well put.
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there is always the compromise. chamber to 7-300wsm. 7mm with a little longer neck to stabilize the big and beautiful 180gr berger VLD. can be pushed to 3000fps and has some of the best BC available.
Just a thought.
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It's interesting to see this 6 year old thread resurrected. I didn't even notice the date, and you're right on all counts.
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What a treat to read both Allen and Kutenay's posts again. Allen, sadly, is no longer alive, but Kutenay is still kicking. LIke to see him posting here again, as he has a tremendous backlog of experience and he writes well. For those who miss his posts, he has occasionally posted on: http://www.huntshoot.com/forums/
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What a treat to read both Allen and Kutenay's posts again. Allen, sadly, is no longer alive, but Kutenay is still kicking. LIke to see him posting here again, as he has a tremendous backlog of experience and he writes well. For those who miss his posts, he has occasionally posted on: http://www.huntshoot.com/forums/ Wow, I'm saddened to hear about Allen Day. I hope his family is well......................DJ
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