I have had a 300 wsm for about 15 years. Its a win. mod 70. It shoots good. I have killed 2 elk, about a dozen WT Deer and as many hogs with it. Mostly use 180gr Nosler partitions. If you do your part and put the bullet in the right spot they usually drop where they stand. I like the 300wsm, but I don't see any more Elk hunts in my future. lately I find myself grabbing a lighter 270 when I go deer hunting.