I have the Remington model 700xcr in 270wsm and my son has the Winchester model 70 stainless synthic stock in the 300wsm. The 270wsm will have less recoil. I bought my 270wsmfor deer,antelope,caribou and elk. My son bought his through a hunting buddy of mine because of a good price. I shot both and still perfer the 270wsm over the 300wsm but that is me. I had shoulder surgery a couple years ago and the 270wsm is very accurateand apleasure to shoot. So far I had the chance to take three mulie deer does at 300yds. and 6" dia. rocks at 500yds. So my suggestion is to find somebody that has both and see for yourself.