Hard to find ammo and by comparison it is a notably weaker cartridge compared to a 300WinMag or 300Weatherby (all time greats).

If you want to be different, then go up not down, say a 300 RUM or 30-378. Of course this is likely to require that you pick up a little different technique for firearms handling -- not too hard to do; however it does require a conscious effort. Regretably most folks are loathe to do anything different from what they' ve been doing all along when it comes to technique.

If going up is not an option, then how about a 300 Savage -- you' ll be different and it won' t require any change in technique or cause any discomfort.

Never Go Undergunned, Always Check The Sight In, Perform At Showtime,
EKM