That also said some smart people have pointed out this:
Most hunters are over scoped, over cartridged and under bulleted. Hint
If you need more than a 30-06, the 300 WM isn't the answer, step to 375H&H - anything in between really isn't "more than a 30-06".
Point being - 300WM doesn't give you ANYTHING the 30-06 doesn't at the ranges you're talking other than a much sharper kick in the shoulder and more expense when it comes time to buy ammo.
Owned both. BTDT.
This has always been my way of thinking and the reason I have no use for a 300 WM. 30-06 will easily handle any animal that won't hunt you back. If I ever get the chance to hunt something that might hunt me back, I want something a lot larger than a 300 WM in my hands. A 35 Whelen or 375 H&H seems like a much more reasonable step up from a 30-06 in that situation.
