thanks for all then info everyone sorry i didnt reply sooner. Just to clarify i dont own the .308 its my freinds and im gunna be hunting mainly for elk and mule deer this year but probably also moose in the future so thats why i want the 300 magnum. Im gunna shoot my other freinds 300 magnum before i buy one but i think ill be fine its more for hunting then shooting at the range so im not gunna be shooting a whole lot of rounds through it. thanks for all the help everyone