The Hornady sst slug is 300gr and I shoot the 2 3/4s not the 3". the rig weighs in at 9# with scope and loaded..
I would imagine the 3" have a much harder kick.. I have owned 300 win mags, 30-06 and 7mm they kick much harder..
btw my deer caliber of choice now is a .243 win
Last edited by ojibwa; 11-17-2014 at 11:21 AM.