I was leary about jumping on the WSM or WSSM bandwagon as well. But, after having a buddy buy a 270 WSM and another one bought a 300WSM, I sure would like to have a shorter action than my current 7mm Rem Mag has, I'd really love to lose the 26" barrel as well. The day Tikka comes out with a 7mm WSM, I will buy one in a heartbeat. As for them going to the wayside, who cares, I pack my own loads
To all you guys with the 25WSSM, lets hear the pros and cons, I'd really like one of these as well.....