I’m a month away from a long sought Alaska moose hunt. I have two choices of rifles and cartridges. A Remington 700 in 338-06AI that shoots 210 Nosler Partitions at 2.800 FPS or a Remington model 7, chambered in 300 WSM shooting 180 train Nosler Partitions at 2,900 FPS. Both are very accurate, but the model 7 weights about 2 pounds less. More recoil, but a quick handling, easy to carry rifle. So, what would you chose.
As much as I like the 338-06 (338-06 AI), if given the option, I'd roll with the 2 lb lighter, more compact, and more readily available ammo Model 7 in 300 WSM...
...and I'd shoot the heck out of it (off hand) before I headed Northward.
Best to you.
