What is 325 WSM good for?

What is 325 WSM good for?

The . 325 WSM being an 8mm cartridge could find favor among European hunters for elk (European moose), wild boar as its performance is similar to the vaunted 8×68mm S cartridge. The cartridge is useful for all including the largest bear species.

What is the range of a 325 WSM?

The . 325 WSM can be sighted to shoot flat out to ranges exceeding 325 yards and retains 2000ftlbs energy out to a range of 500 yards, the oft quoted minimum energy level required to cleanly kill large game. That said, bullet construction has a far greater influence on speed of killing.

Is 325 WSM a good caliber?

The 325 wsm is a nice cartridge with lots of potential. Not a popular caliber and ammo is pricey. I have 2 friends that own rifles in that caliber and love it, plus neither one minds paying for the ammo. Recoil isn’t bad from what I remember when I shot one.

What is the difference between 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM?

The 300 Win. Mag. is a classic “standard-length” cartridge based on the belted 375 H&H Magnum case. It fits actions designed for 30-06-length cartridges. The 300 WSM is a rebated rim, short-action round that fits 308-length rifle actions.

Who makes a 325 WSM rifle?

Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather Black/Stainless Bolt Action Rifle – 325 WSM (Winchester Short Mag) – 24in – Black With Gray Webbing | Sportsman’s Warehouse.

How far can you shoot an elk with a 300 WSM?

You can shoot a 300 Win mag faster but a 300 WSM has enough energy to kill Elk out to 800+ yards pretty easy if you put the time in.

Is a 300 WSM good for moose?

Yes, the . 300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for moose hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

Is a .300 WSM a good elk gun?

Yes, the . 300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

What is the advantage of a short mag?

A short-mag rifle can weigh at least a quarter pound less, which is a significant and tangible benefit when hunting in rugged terrain, or whenever you need to walk and tote guns and gear long distances. Some claim rifles with a short action are faster to reload .

Is a 300 WSM a good elk rifle?

Is the 300 WSM a good caliber?

So, yes, there’s a bit of hype swirling ’round the 300 WSM, but even without it, this is a fine, efficient cartridge for throwing 150- to 210-grain . 308 bullets at muzzle velocities running 3,300 to 2,900 fps respectively.