Originally Posted by Llama_Bob
Originally Posted by alpinecrick

Without a longer (heavier, more awkward) barrel it's a 30-06,



Wrong. The WSM is faster at all barrel lengths, more accurate, fits in smaller rifles, and is just flat out better. There is no question, and no useful grounds for the .30-06 to compete on. The .300 WSM is simply superior to the .30-06.

Go ahead, tell me how wonderful the .30-06 is if you forget your ammo! Do it!


According to the Winchester website the M70 FWTs in 30/06 and 300WSM both weigh 7lbs. The WSM is 1.5" longer due to its 24" bbl.

The higher velocity of the WSM (180gr Power Points) results it about 2" less drop at 300 yards. So for the vast majority of hunters, what is the advantage?

Oh, perhaps the advantage is the 20% increase in recoil?

Let's see if you an respond without childish insults...