If you want a lighter magnum gun weight, shorter action, and same velocity performance as the 300WMandalittle better velocity performancewith 150-165 grain bullets, buy a 300WSM.Most guys that shoot WSM's and WM's will tell you the short-fat cases increase their accuracy and performance. Read up on it, it's very interesting even if the tighter groups at longer distances with WSM'sdon't effect your style of hunting. I think WSM's are a great alternative to traditional magnums.