If you were going to buy a new rifle anyway why wouldn't you buy a WSM as opposed to any other. Look at the .300WSM. Even if it doesn't meet or beat the .300 Win Mag it comes close. If definately edges out the .30/06 and a lot of people seem to think the .30/06 is all you need for most big game hunting applications in North America. Plus it comes in a compact short action rifle with all the benefits that includes.

It seems a lot of people are bashing the WSM because they feel that these cartridges are overhyped and that may be true but overhyped doesn't neccessarily mean no good. If you want one, buy one and then shoot the s*** out of it.

LOL at every one saying that the WSM and other short mags are just another way for manufacturers to make money. That's why companies exist.

By the way I recently purchased a .30/06 because it's more than enough for the game I hunt and the ammo is readily available and affordable not because its better than anything else.

L8r,
Kevin