I am considering a new rifle this year because I want something lighter to carry. My brother, who I hunt with and who guides others, says I need a Kimber in 325. I trust his judgment of course but I want to hear other opinions. We hunt on our dad's place in the rockies in Wyoming and its rough country so I want a gun that is easier to carry than what I have now. So lets have some feedback on the Kimber 325 as an all around gun for deer, antelope, elk. Recoil is no problem because I can handle a 338 Win Mag without any difficulty. Your thoughts?
2007-02-27 06:30:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I forgot to mention that the reason I am looking at something bigger than 30 caliber is we hunt near Yellowstone and the griz are getting pretty bold about hearing a rifle shot and coming looking for the carcass. My brother recommends his hunters carry as much gun as they can handle. I'm just tired of lugging that heavy 338 around.
2007-02-28 01:01:38 · update #1
Well the 325 WSM is a great "Big Game" cartridge and as long as you use it as indented, no medium sized game like deer, antelope or even Muleys...it's just got to much energy for them.
You may give the Remington 300 & 7mm Ultra mags a look over, all three will work good on Elk and big bears, but once again over powered on the medium sized game.
I've never had a problem with my old Browning A-Bolt Medallion chambered in the 7mm Rem. mag.
2007-02-28 05:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it will work just fine. It's not quite as hot as the .338 but it's very close. The .325 pushes the 220 gr. bullets at around 2600 fps where as the .338 pushes the same weight bullet at closer to 2800 fps.
I personally like the WSM chamberings as they are reputed to be more efficient with the use of powder. I also like the fact that you get a shorter thus more rigid action which theoretically is an aid in accuracy. I have used a .270 WSM for the last few years and reload my own ammo for it. It is a real tack driver and gets a little better velocity than the .270 Winchester.
But if you already have a .338 then why get another rifle so similar in performance? If the new rifle will be used for Elk only then it is a good choice, but so is the .300 WSM. If this rifle will be used for deer as well as Elk then the 7mm WSM would also be a good choice. Lots of options here as they all will be good performers on Elk as well as deer with the 7mm have quite a bit less recoil and the ammunition should be a little easier to find. That is the only problem I see with the WSM's, the availability of ammo. Not every store has it. That would be where the older more standard calibers will have the edge.
Good luck and happy hunting!
2007-02-27 09:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by BeRotten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kimber Montana 300 Wsm
2016-11-11 04:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the ballistic figures on the 325WSM and you'll find that it will shoot the same weight of bullet just as flat as a 270 or 300 WSM or Win Mag and all of those are entirely adequate for the job. I was trying to compare like to like, so I tried to compare all 180gr and similar construction, the 325 will retain 1856 ft.lbs at 500 yards with a drop of 38", that's still enough energy to slay an elk and at too great a range for me to trust my range estimation.
The Kimber is an excellent rifle too, that's one of the two I ended up considering but I think I'll go for the 300WSM because there's more choice in 30 bullets and the ammo is easier to find. With the same bullet weight the 300 retains 1837 ft.lbs at 500 yards. No significant difference. The 338 retained just over 2000 ft.lbs with 4" more drop. Again, not enough to make any significant difference.
2007-02-27 10:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should work just fine. The fact that its a Kimber means you know you are shooting a great rifle. As far as caliber is concerned, something that size shouldn't have any trouble dropping an elk out to however far you can realistically shoot. People always want a bigger caliber than they need (me too, I like the 300 RUM), and a 325 is more than enough for elk. Keep in mind that elk have been hunted for decades before all the large magnums came around, and that means a lot of 30-06, 30-30, and even smaller rounds have dropped elk time and time again. So use that combination you like, and you shouldn't have any troubles.
2007-02-27 09:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by brian f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The .325 should be an excellent choice. Anything .270 and larger is great. I am a fan of the 8mms. I think it is a better choice than some of the newer rounds like the .338 federal.
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2016-04-17 08:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by larae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds great. I have an 8x68 that's pretty similar, but a little heavier, that I've occasionally used to kill hogs when I've been in an Elmer Kieth kind of mood. Kimbers are quite portable and known for tight groups, so if you're not recoil sensitive I can't see a downside.
2007-02-27 09:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋