I been reading a lot andI cant make a choice. Ill be hunting deer, elk, antelope(soI might get long shots) and blackbear maybe moose and ram. Id like a flat shooter and some knock down powerI have see some big bears here,I guessa guy got a 600 pounder around here.From whatI read it seems like most people hate the WSM, not sure why seems to be a nice round that will reach out long distances with little bullet drop. Also is the 06 or 7mm more powerfull.

Price of ammo is not too big of a dealbecause its not a target gun it wouldprobably take a few years to even shoot 100 rounds.

Does anyone have the numbers(ft lbs.)for recoil on the 3 and on a 12 gauge 3 inch magnum? A friend thinks a 300 hits harder then a 12 gauge.