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<blockquote data-quote="rootacres" data-source="post: 2047563" data-attributes="member: 116348"><p>I built a 7mm WSM on a bighorn action and 22" McGowen barrel with the intention of using it on elk size game and smaller out to 600 yds. This fall it did not disappoint, 325 yard shot on a 7 x 6 bull, I put my crosshairs on the shoulder and let her go. The 168gr Berger Classic Hunter hit its mark and he only made it about 10 yards. </p><p></p><p>The caveat to the 7mm WSM is the lack of quality brass available if you reload (I basically have to use Win brass). Also if you reload, keep an eye on the mag box length. Some of these longer high BC bullets present a challenge in a SAMMI spec mag box. </p><p></p><p>If I did this all over again it would be a toss up between the 7mm and 300 WSMs. After seeing the reaction of two bulls get hit with 30 cal magnums there is something to be said about the mighty 30 cals. I think my long term plan is to have a 300 PRC or something for elk size game and larger. Then find a pet load for the 7mm WSM with a 135gr-150gr bullet to use for deer size game. </p><p></p><p>The 270 WSM would be bad *** too. The 270 & 7mm WSM are among the most underrated calibers IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rootacres, post: 2047563, member: 116348"] I built a 7mm WSM on a bighorn action and 22" McGowen barrel with the intention of using it on elk size game and smaller out to 600 yds. This fall it did not disappoint, 325 yard shot on a 7 x 6 bull, I put my crosshairs on the shoulder and let her go. The 168gr Berger Classic Hunter hit its mark and he only made it about 10 yards. The caveat to the 7mm WSM is the lack of quality brass available if you reload (I basically have to use Win brass). Also if you reload, keep an eye on the mag box length. Some of these longer high BC bullets present a challenge in a SAMMI spec mag box. If I did this all over again it would be a toss up between the 7mm and 300 WSMs. After seeing the reaction of two bulls get hit with 30 cal magnums there is something to be said about the mighty 30 cals. I think my long term plan is to have a 300 PRC or something for elk size game and larger. Then find a pet load for the 7mm WSM with a 135gr-150gr bullet to use for deer size game. The 270 WSM would be bad *** too. The 270 & 7mm WSM are among the most underrated calibers IMO. [/QUOTE]
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