I've decided I need a new medium bore rifle, primarily for elk, but I'll use it for black bear, hogs and who-knows-what-else. I have a 338wm in a stainless Ruger 77 with laminated stock but I'd prefer something with a little more 'cool factor' and I rarely shoot anything over 250 yds. ( I once shot a bull elk with the 338 at 328 yds but I was sitting with a bipod and had plenty of time to wait for the perfect shot- like shooting from a bench).
I tend to lean towards unusual stuff so I was considering the 9.3x62 but it looks like there are more loads available for the Whelen. I've always wanted a 350 too for some reason.
I know there's not too much difference between any of these, so I thought someone might be able to help out with some insight and real-world experience. Thanks!
As an aside, I do have a 375 H&H so the heavier bullets in the 9.3 aren't really a deciding factor. 250 gr. is probably the heaviest I'd be using.
