325 WSM vs 338 Fed vs 358 Win - 03/18/10
Well I may have created a "need" for myself to get another rifle. Actually I found one and I'm trying to justify whether or not I should get it. I've got long barreled heavy rifles that will throw a heavy slug at high velocity; 340 Weatherby Mag and a 375 H&H Mag. I've got light rifles that will throw lighter bullets at high velocity; 7mm Rem Mag, 270 Win, 308, 30-06 and 25-06. What I don't have is a relatively light handy rifle that will throw heavier slugs at more moderate valocities.
The rifle would be used on elk hunts back in the thick stuff, and possibly on large mulies. The local toy store has a couple of 325 WSM's on clearance and they've got me thinking. I just want to hear what this cartridge as well as the 338 Fed and 358 Winchester have going for and against them. Not really thinking of 35 Whelen or 338-06 since I'd like to keep this rifle in a short action.
Thanks in advance.
The rifle would be used on elk hunts back in the thick stuff, and possibly on large mulies. The local toy store has a couple of 325 WSM's on clearance and they've got me thinking. I just want to hear what this cartridge as well as the 338 Fed and 358 Winchester have going for and against them. Not really thinking of 35 Whelen or 338-06 since I'd like to keep this rifle in a short action.
Thanks in advance.