300 win mag or 300 wsm
#7

The only real difference is the receiver size. With the WSM you can get a short action receiver this will give you a slightly more compact hunting rig depending on the barrel length. Other than that they are both so close in performance it's a coin toss.
You can always get one of each...that's what I did.
You can always get one of each...that's what I did.
#10

The 300 WSM is midway between the 30/'06 and the 300 Win. Mag. IF you plan to hunt elk some day, I'd choose the Win Mag. It can be handloaded to beat the WSM.