When I decided to get a .300 I thought it would be a Win. I'm not a fan of belted cartridges but that's just me. I also read some where that the .300 Win. Mag. has taken more game then any magnum made. What turns me on with the RUM is it's a 30.06's big brother, and as .300's go at top of food chain.If Rem. never brought it out I'ed be carryin a Win.....later