I like them both, used the 250X and later the 200X for 20 yrs in a 35 Whelen Ackley. I also used the 180 XBT/300WM and up to 350yds, no difference. Past that the 300WM is a bit easier "for me" to hit with. Recoil? about the same to me too. However, I was really humming that Ackley, so quit it ( I have one good eye left, no use gambling with it, ha) I have circled back around to the 300WM but really like the new Barnes 175 LRX. I feel its a good compromise and I can safely get 3080 average with my choice load. I'm also one of those that feel a 30-06/200gr load is every bit as good as my Whelen was...so its a toss up.
