Anyone tried some of the new short magnums?

[M.T. Pockets]

If I didn't own an elk rifle at all I think I would give one serious consideration. I was kind of waiting for the .338 version, but Win. came out with the .325 - that also interests me.

I have a regular old .300 Win. and I like it. I've been with a coule guys that have killed bulls with the new Short Mag. Killed them fine. Personally, I like 200 grain bullets and the old .300 Win. or .300 RUM, or Weatherby would all be a better choice than the Short Mag.

I think the biggest advantage of the Short Mag wouldn't be performance, but length & weight. Nice in & out of the scabbord and nice to carry in timber. However, I think a mountain weight .30-06 or .338-06 or .35 Whelen would be a great elk round in a smaller, lighter action too.

Heck, they're all good.