I use a 300 WSM. I hunt in PA, DE(shotgun only), AL, and LA every year. And about every other year we go to Canada. I was using a Remington 710 in 30-06 but got tired of the gun and decided to get a new rifle. I wanted another 30-06 or a 25-06 but the local gun shot had 2 Tikkas for cheap. A Tikka T3 Hunter in 338 Win Mag for $450 and a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless in 300 WSM for $520. So i want with the 300 WSM. He couldnt order another Tikka in for the prices he had there otherwise i would have got a 25-06 if i had to order a gun.