Nice to meet ya'll. I don't think there's any doubt that the 300 wsm is quite a bit more powerful, and a better elk cartridge. I just think that with the right bullet probably the 115 grain Nosler Ballistic tip, or 115 grain berger VLD You can easily take an elk out to 700 yards. I've shot my...
I also would like to mention that using H-4350 I've exceeded velocities that are supposed to be possible with the 25 wssm. I'm getting 3100 FPS with max loads using H-4350 and Barnes 115 grain TSX bullets. I'll admit that signs of high pressure are evident, but I wouldn't hesitate to load...
I had to chime in on this subject. Back in 2007 I bought 2-25 wssm's. One is a M70 coyote laminate stainless. The other is a Browning A-bolt composite stalker. Both rifle's shoot a little different, and have there favorite loads. I do a lot of hand loading so I could care less if they stop...