Originally Posted by
Ridge Runner
he asked if it was that much better, in the realm where it performs well it is, I say this because I have a lot of experience in that realm. if you have the accuracy and the knowledge to "go there" the 300 winny will trump the '06 every time. he didn't elaborate on should he or should he not try it, I was basing my opinion on the capabilities of the cartridge, not the shooter.
RR
Based on what he said in his OP "deer ranges 100-400 yards, Elk more around 200" is what I formed my opinion on. Both cartridge as well as shooters needs. Out to 400 yards, the .06 will kill a deer or an elk just as dead and just as fast. As I said before, the .300WM is a long range cartridge. It was what it was designed for. And as you yourself said, at the ranges he said he hunts at, it is in no way needed other than just to have. Which there is absolutely nothing wrong with that either. I just answered his question based on the information he provided. If he doesn't reload and want's to send $2.50 (average price for quality ammo) a shot down range and be black and blue after about 5 shots then more power to him. And RR, don't try to tell us that you don't like that little puppy 6.5Creed more than than shoulder cracking 7mm Allen!
