Just shoot and hunt with a 270WSM............you will really like it. I used 270 for years and a 7mm Mag for a couple..........enjoy the 270 WSM much more.

I could see the accuracy advantage if there really is any, if you are benchrest shooting where a 1/32 of an inch difference in a group would make a difference.However if you are talking hunting rifles what would be the big deal about maybe a 3/8 inch group with the WSM or a 1/2 inch group with the Standard 300 Win Mag? The 300 Win Mag is capable of terrific accuracy. In fact its the norm rather that the exception. Again I have no problem with the WSM cartridges but as to any real advantage, to me it just is not there. I don't think the 325 is going to make a splash at all. A few people like I used to be, who have to try everything may give it a whirl but I can see no advantage that is would offer over the 338. Win Mag. I think it will go the way of the 8MM Rem mag. IMO.

Let everyone believe in the advertised accuracy advantage.I have made some good pocket money by challenging people that were bragging about the supposedaccuracy advantage while at the shooting range.I have yet to lose a challenge after putting my 7mmstws and 300ultramags up against the 7mmwsm and 300wsm for a three shot group at 100 yards.The funny thing is that thecompetent shooters don't bragg about this accuracy advantage.

I wouldn't dismiss the .325 yet either. It has just gotten started "out of the gate" and it is catching on with its intended market. That being those out west and those who buy new rifles to hunt out west. If you are a fan of the 180grn out of a 300mag look at what the 180s do from the 325! The 325 WILL do something that a .338 WONT and that is carry in a light, short overall rifle. We have a .325 at work in the Browning Hunter Field edition and let me tell you that thing feels GREAT. Points like lightening and is MUCH better feeling than ANY .338 I have ever picked up.

I am not saying they are ballistically superior to ANYOTHER like size mag (yeah I am sure that their advertising would like for you to believe otherwise, but realize that they ARE trying to sell you something!) I am just speaking from a comfort and ease of carry perspective. A half pound/full pound or 2" shorter barrel doesn't sound like much but after a week @ 10k feet I can assure you it DOES make a difference!!!

Short, lightweight magnum guns are NOT a new thing. I can remember a buddies old 18.5" barreled Weatherby Vanguard in 7RemMag. It carried like lightening but damn the thing would ROAST anything within 5ft of it from the flame it would throw when you fired it. Not to mention that it kicked like a mining company pack mule. That doesn't happen with a 20" barreled 300WSM that weighs 6#s. I aint sayin it doesn't kick, but it's not that bad and certainly more manageable.

Good luck,
RA

how does the WSM's compare to...say...the Win. Mag in the recoil department?

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I can see why they would keep the 270wsm because they are putting the magnum to it. Also it is short, light, and powerfull. I think the 7mm wsm would be a good rifle. It is flat shooting, light weight, and powerfull. I hope they keep it. If so I mightend up getting one depending on the popularity. The worse thing you can do is get a rifle then a few years down the road you needing to special order ammo off the internet.

Or start reloading

You bet. Buy about 500 brass and your set.

Just save the brass you shoot. As far as recoil goes the guns are usually lighter so felt recoil will be about the same as the full size magnum.