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Yep, that's right.
Where .325 falls flat is at extended ranges. At around 450, 500 yards the much higher-BC bullets really do better. If you have any aspirations towards shooting that far at game, the 300 WSM can be set up to significantly outperform the .325.
If you DON'T intend to shoot further than that, the .325 will flatten elk with authority. I like the 200-gn Accubond. It holds together, penetrates like crazy, and creates a devastating wound channel with the frags it spins off. The 180 or 200 TSX would rate a try too- they shoot very well in both my .325's.
In the end though the 300 WSM with a 200-gn will still scare 2900 fps, and while I'm just guessing, my guess would be that the terminal effects on elk would be very similar. Flight ballistics, ammo (or component) availability will be better with the 300.
My longest shot on Elk over the last 10 years has been less than 300 yards. Theoretically, there have been times that I need longer capability but it simply hasn't ever turned out that way. You may be right about the 300 though. Good stuff. Thanks.
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BTW the Coyote Lite feels and balances great. Exactly my opinion when I handled it. Doesn't feel heavy to me at all and pulls up nicely.
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If you could slum a 'Yote M70 you might as well get a Sako A7 in 300WSM.
It's light and handles well.
And Stick thinks they're the chit but he would never admit it.....grin The Sako rifles I owned (75 Deluxe & Standard 85) are the only rifles I've sold that I don't miss. I know I know they're the chit but I just didn't ever connect with them the way I have with Winchesters. BTW, the M70 Coyote feels plenty light to me. I'm in no hurry to "save my back" 8oz of weight on a magnum. A total weight 8-8.5lb magnum is light to me and not an issue.
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If a .521 BC is "great",something good would freak you out.
For a hunting bullet a BC of .521 is fantastic. Then the .284" 175PT is your huckleberry.
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Well, the more I look at the two calibers/cartridges the more I lean towards the 300 WSM. At that point I have to kinda listen to Boxer. Perhaps the barrel contour isn't all that important. I am now back on the fence between the Extreme Weather and the Coyote. Anyone own an FN Extreme Weather in 300WM? How is the factory bedding on that model? Accuracy with the fluted barrel? Stock issues?
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Not sure what you're looking for but if it's a nod towards a 7mm it iddn't gonna happen. Otherwise, your advice that the barrel contour isn't that big a deal is valid.
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