This cartridge came about as the result of a failed attempt to create a .338 WSM. 338 Win ammo and components are widely available. It only took one. Stepping up to something like a 338 wm/338-06 or 35 whelen/350 rem mag are another ball game. Not the first 'better mousetrap' to fall by the way. That small of a neck up is simple. So get the 325 WSM and prepare to handload. Bolt White Gold Rifle 035217277, 325 WSM The short-action 338 Federal functions in a short, handy rifle, yet hits as hard as a 7mm Rem. The .300 WSM has found a place in the market, while the .300 SAUM is already obsolescent. With bases and rings. 300 Winchester Short Magnum Beautifully finished, the metal exhibits a lovely highly polished bright blue finish. Beautifully finished, the metal exhibits a lovely highly polished bright blue finish. BROWNING X-BOLT 325 WSM RMEF Description: Browning X-Bolt 325 WSM. This product has an average rating of 0 stars out of 5 stars from 0 ratings. Flat trajectory like a 300 Win. Features shorter length of pull and shorter barrel length than Hunter model. 300wsm or 325wsm or??? Packing Elk rifle | Long Range ... Yes, the .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. Using 180 gr. Only a few made. Also, IMO the .325 WSM is an extremely accurate round. 325 wsm IMO 8mm is one of the most versatile medium bores. Receiver -stainless steel - gold engraved with matte finish. Firing the then new 325 WSM through a M70 Winchester at a CO elk approaching through the sage. Maximum Effective Range Chart for All Rifle Cartridges ... The Nosler Manual #5 says that 60.5 grs (max) gives 2975fps with this 160 grain slug. This rifle was won in a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raffle. Taken three elk with one shot drops from 200 to 375 yds.. The number on the chart below is the distance in yards at which this standard is no longer met. It is thus a fine choice for elk and moose, and perhaps a better choice for the full run of African plains game than 7mm or 30-caliber cartridges. Nosler Trophy Grade 325 WSM 200 AccuBond Ammo (20ct) Loaded with premium Nosler AccuBond Bullets and Premium Nosler Brass. The bullet does the work, the case is only a delivery device. — Craig Boddington You must keep that sectional density up there if you want to penetrate elk, and bullet weight is how you do that. In addition there is a remarkable number of bullets available for reloading, and more coming I understand. But so is the 300 Weatherby. It is an 8mm round. The rest have begun to … Ok, here is the situation. .325 Winchester Short Magnum (also known as .325 WSM) is an 8 mm (.323 in) caliber rebated rim bottlenecked centerfire short magnum cartridge that was introduced in 2005 by Winchester.It is a member of the Winchester Short Magnum family of rifle cartridges.. The .300 WSM has found a place in the market, while the .300 SAUM is already obsolescent. The .325 WSM is intentionally misnamed to make it sound bigger than it … It is thus a fine choice for elk and moose, and perhaps a better choice for the full run of African plains game than 7mm or 30-caliber cartridges. Dear Dave, I have read your recent articles regarding the .325 WSM and the Browning A-Bolt. I’ve seen many elk taken cleanly with a .270 Winchester, and my own longest shot on an elk was on a big New Mexico bull at 400 yards using a .270 Winchester with a 150-grain Nosler Partition—one step and down. If powder burning rates are new to you and somewhat opaque, find a few samples of progressive, smokeless gunpowder, pour a half teaspoon of each on a driveway, and ignite with a long match. Really no room in the Inn for a 325 but...if I can get same performance as 338 WM with less recoil along with great accuracy due to short / fat then I think I would need to consider a 325 WSM. Back to the 325 for the OP. mags for elk thumping. Die Hard Member II. Reactions: Bob Nelson 35Whelen You have listed a 27 Caliber (270 WSM) a 28 Caliber (7mm WSM) 2 30 Caliber and 1 32 Caliber cartride in your mix. Glass bedded - drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Winchester remains the only source of ammunition, but several manufacturers offer 325 WSM rifles. L-R: 270 WSM. She never let me down for over 30 years. The 150-grain and 170-grain Hornady bullets were designed for the 8mm Mauser, but nonetheless, performed well in the test rifle. It's overkill on whitetail deer. The 325 is a sensible, efficient cartridge. 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, and 325 WSM. Depending on the load, 325 WSM ammo can boast muzzle velocities over 3,000 fps (feet per second) … They do offer some real increases in thump over the 06 or 300 mags. OUT OF STOCK. The 325 WSM has not become really popular, but it's a fine and versatile cartridge. I have a 270 WSM and a couple of 260 rems, and i know i could use the 270 wsm its got some thump, just thinking i may need a elk thumper and someday i will draw a moose tag. Big bones, but not as thick as Elk. I shoot 1 inch groups at 250 yards in my Savage rifle, which is what I line my rifle in for elk hunting. It really is too beautiful to shoot. Fireball221. Nosler, The World's Finest Bullets, Ammunition, Rifles, & Brass. The .325 Winchester Short Magnum was designed to take on the thick-skinned and heavy … Offered in .22 Hornet, .22-250, 7mm-08, .308, .243 and .260 calibers. Mag. I have been hunting with the 325 WSM with one of the first (I believe the second one off the line) Kimber 8400 Montanas. M70, 325 WSM, New Haven stainless Classic, Bell & Carlson stock, 1.5-6x42mm. Kevin used his 325 WSM at 125 yards. The Magnumns are not necessary for the game that your seeking and many of the more traditional rounds in the same caliber would do the job just fine with less recoil.. For example, The 270, the 7mm08 and the 308.. Stepping up to something like a 338 wm/338-06 or 35 whelen/350 rem mag are another ball game. #1656016 - 08/18/10 12:45 PM Need Advice....Reloading for a .325 WSM. With the 300 RUM and 325 WSM, it is best to handload, IMO. Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from Cartridges of the World, 16th Edition . Let’s look at those assumptions a bit closer in … Magnum-ish cases start to come into their calling at 30, 32, and 33 calibre. The .325 WSM or the .338 RCM are darn fine elk cartridges, if loaded with properly constructed bullets weighing at least 200 grains. Big brother to the 7mm. I'm thinking of buying a 325 WSM for deer hunting as well as elk. In the same class as the .300 short magnums is the .325 WSM. They do offer some real increases in thump over the 06 or 300 mags. A 338 Win would be fine also. Now that I think of it, I have never shot anything over about a 100 yards. Controlled expansion allows for penetrating thick hide and bone before delivering massive knockdown power. I'm thinking of buying a 325 WSM for deer hunting as well as elk. The 300 WSM was the first of the new class of short magnums to see wide use. Mag w/ knockdown punch of the 338. Of the WSM family, the 300 and 270 are the winners. Offered in .22 Hornet, .22-250, 7mm-08, .308, .243 and .260 calibers. Caliber: .325 WSM Capacity: 3 Rounds Barrel Length: 24" Stainless, Match Grade Metal Finish: Graphite Cerakote Length Of Pull: 13.5" Stock: Synthetic, Black and Gray Spiderweb Overall Length: 44" Weight: 7.25 lbs In the same class as the .300 short magnums is the .325 WSM. Give em a try. Browning 3 + 1 325 WSM XBolt Stalker/Black Composite Stock/2. A-Bolt II Micro Hunter. It is easier for an Elk capable round to be adapted to hunting Whitetail deer than a deer capable round to be adapted to Elk hunting. Evidently the utility of the WSM case lies between .27 caliber and .31 caliber, period. Test barrel length: 24 in (610 mm) Source(s): Winchester Ammunition. The .325 Winchester Short Magnum, commonly known as the 325 WSM is a 8mm caliber rebated rim bottlenecked centerfire short magnum medium bore cartridge. The cartridge was introduced by Winchester Ammunition in 2005. The .270 Winchester is a rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1923 and unveiled in 1925 as a chambering for their bolt-action Model 54. The stock is a 1 piece bottom metal short action stock, which the forend is an 1” plus shorter than the WSM 2-piece bottom metal stock. Nevertheless, the .325 WSM is certainly a lesser cartridge than the .338 Win Mag. Browning 3 + 1 325 WSM XBolt RMEF White Gold w/23" Barrel/Gloss Walnut Stock . Fine hand cut checkering. .338 bullets up to 300 grains are available, but these are generally used in the .338 Lapua Mag, not the Win Mag. The cartridge is the same length as the .280 Remington, both of which are longer than the .30-06 Springfield.The .270, .280, and .30-06 were all derived from the .30-03 parent case and the bore diameter was likely … At first blush, they seem redundant--thinly veiled copies of the short .300s from Winchester and Remington, and the … The Browning XBolt is one of the most exciting bolt action rifles ever designed. Winchester remains the only source of ammunition, but several manufacturers offer 325 WSM rifles. History The .300 WSM was the first of Winchesters short magnum family, released in 2001. Bullets of 180 gr or less are intended for smaller deer species such as white tail and mule deer, while those of 200 gr or more are intended for elk, moose and large bear. If a 300 wsm will kill a bear so will a 325 and a 338, the 325 just gives me dang good performance, plenty of knock down, and not a lot of recoil. Barnes TSX bullets of which I have recovered exactly one - … I honestly think you would be better served with a 300 over the 325. As a rule, those for the 8x57mm Mauser are too fragile for hunting heavy game with the .325. Winchester Power Max Bonded continues the tradition of legendary excellence with a proprietary bonding process that delivers massive expansion, long-range accuracy, and delivers maximum knockdown power. Weight about 6 lbs. Remove from Compare Add to Compare. The Micro Hunter is also available in right- and left-hand versions, as is the Medallion. Because of its mild recoil, it is often recommended as a good hunting cartridge for youth and small-framed shooters. A-Bolt II Micro Hunter. November 8, 2018. The 325 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) was introduced in 2004 as the fourth and final member of the WSM family. This ammunition is loaded to attain the optimum performance, no matter where your hunting trip takes you. The BC and SD are excellent in the 7mm class. Excellent bore. Jun 19. Browning 3 + 1 325 WSM XBolt RMEF White Gold w/23" Barrel/Gloss Walnut Stock . The 325 WSM is a true Elk caliber. I have 35W, 9.3 x 62 and 338 Win Mag. At the Range: David E. Petzal tests the .325 WSM Browning A-Bolt. There is better around for sure and a 150 grainer works just fine for elk but it is just an idea. Further to this, not only does the .325 utilize 200 grain bullets as standard fodder, it also does an immensely good job with this bullet weight, the slight reduction in SD’s in comparison to the .30 caliber bore having the potential to initiate greater trauma when matched to ideal game body weights. It was intended to take medium and large bodied, dangerous thin skinned game up to 1800 lbs. Chambered for the hard hitting .325 Winchester Short Mag cartridge, this rifle combines both beauty and beast. The Browning XBolt is one of the most exciting bolt action rifles ever designed. Another drawback is its vicious recoil in the light Browning and Winchester rifles supplied in .325 WSM, recoil comparable to the .338 RCM and in excess of the .350 Rem. The Elk Foundation’s inaugural 1911 pistol is a Kimber .45 ACP with an RMEF logo laser-etched into rosewood grips. Description: Factory New & unfired ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION Browning A-BOLT II SPECIAL HUNTER bolt-action rifle in hot 325 Winchester Short Magnum ( 325WSM ) cal. Winchester remains the only source of ammunition, but several manufacturers offer 325 WSM rifles. Obi Wan Kenobi. 23" stainless barrel. The .325 tops out with 220 grain bullets, while the top end of the .338 for hunting bullets is around 250 grains. In 2003, .270 WSM, 7mm WSM and .300 WSM calibers were added for this model as well as left-hand version. Introduced in 1999. Registered: 01/26/06. The .325 WSM is an accurate cartridge and easier to reload for than the traditional magnumsince there is no belt. She made it about ten steps then fell over dead. Using 180 gr. 180 gr. the 270 wsm & 300 wsm have a reasonable following, but brass for 7mm wsm & 325 wsm is very hard to get , thinking about it i will would be better to build a 338/06 or 9.3x62 on a Howa long action. The .325 WSM is well suited for elk, bear, moose or other large and dangerous game, where a lightweight short magnum rifle is desired. The 325 WSM (short for 325 Winchester Short Magnum) is a 7mm bullet in a short-action cartridge designed specifically for hunting medium to big game all over the world, including the deer, elk, moose, and biggest bears of North America, and up to 1,800lbs. Does anyone know if anyone make a rifle for that caliber with 11-14-2009, 11:46 AM. A 300 mag, either wm or wsm, would also work just fine with the 200gr bullet just as well as the 325. Only thing that I'd say is bad about the round is that is can be hard to find ammo at times, so buy several boxes once you find what you want to use. You could move to a 7mm Rem mag and take both easily. Taken three elk with one shot drops from 200 to 375 yds.. The .325 WSM was designed to be an Elk round that could equal .338 WM performance in a shorter action rifle, saving weight and enhancing accuracy. Earl used his 265 Win Mag. Since its reintroduction under the Winchester name, the 1885 High Wall has been offered in various elk calibers — .30-06 Springfield, .270, 7mm, .300 and .325 WSM. BROWNING X-Bolt Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Bolt Action Rifle . I got the gun on sale at Gander Mountain, and they knocked a few more bucks off the price because it was the floor model with a few minor dings in the wood. SOLD The WSM concept has simply changed the way magnum calibers ar e perceived. Like most WSMs, the 325 is accurate, but this one just hits the hardest. It won't matter which one you use but in all honesty, the 300 WSM is going to have Norma brass and a lot more bullet choices. The 7mm-08 Remington’s recoil produces 14.88 ft-lbs of energy at a velocity of 10.68 fps. The 325 WSM has not become really popular, but it's a fine and versatile cartridge. Jul 23, 2019 #7 M midwesthunter The .325 WSM was designed to be an Elk round that could equal .338 WM performance in a shorter action rifle, saving weight and enhancing accuracy. Deer or elk. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ — Craig Boddington The contoured jacket is programmed for optimum performance with … AccuBond CT loads. To this end the .325 WSM has great potential for factory ammunition users targeting Elk sized game. If powder burning rates are new to you and somewhat opaque, find a few samples of progressive, smokeless gunpowder, pour a half teaspoon of each on a driveway, and ignite with a long match. It is thus a fine choice for elk and moose, and perhaps a better choice for the full run of African plains game than 7mm or 30-caliber cartridges. OUT OF STOCK. All of the WSM cartridges released to date have proven popular for thin-skinned game up to the size of elk and African plains game, the .325 WSM being an excellent cartridge for elk, bison and similar big game. I just bought a single shot Winchester 1885 High Wall in .325 WSM to be used for elk hunting in the mountains of Colorado. Winchester model 70 super grade Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) 25th ann. It was made by the original Winchester company in 2005 as a special run of rifles for the RMEF. Scope for Winchester 1885 High Wall in .325 WSM. Weight about 6 lbs. Factory .300WSM ammunition typically features 150 to 180 grain ammunition as a standard off the shelf item while .325 WSM factory ammunition is available in 180 to 220 grain weights. To this end the .325 WSM has great potential for factory ammunition users targeting Elk sized game. Ammo won't be easy to find. Introduced in 1999. … Chambered for the hard hitting .325 Winchester Short Mag cartridge, this rifle combines both beauty and beast. Evidently the utility of the WSM case lies between.27 caliber and.31 caliber, period. That said, the.325 WSM is a satisfactory cartridge for hunting non-dangerous CXP2 and CXP3 class game, animals from the size of deer and antelope to elk and moose, as long as the shooter can tolerate the substantial recoil. Moose, elk, eland, and a rogue lion or buffalo, can all justify the larger, heavier bullet in any choice. ... It’s not really a deer gun, but I would certainly use it on bear, elk, or African game. The Hunter FLD, Stainless Stalker, Composite Stalker and the White Gold Medallion complete the new line. Hard to displace the venerable .338 and .300 Win. Distance Bullet Carries Less Than 1,500 ft-lbs of Energy – This standard is used for elk-sized game such as kudu, moose, a waterbuck, a young eland, etc. New In Box. You need to remember the SD also. The venerable “Rifleman’s Rifle” is now being made in Columbia, S.C. For 2009, the Elk Foundation is featuring Winchester Model 70s chambered in .325 WSM and .30-06, both with RMEF-logo grip caps. (0) Browning BLR 81 TD 325WSM Stainless. 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, and 325 WSM. If I had to choose, I would get a Tikka T3x lite in 300 WSM. Remington released their 7mm and .300 short action ultra magnums in the same year and a year later, Winchester released the 7mm and .270 WSM cartridges. L-R: 270 WSM. The .325 WSM Browning A-Bolt Hunter comes in right- and left-hand versions. In 2003, .270 WSM, 7mm WSM and .300 WSM calibers were added for … I think I will add one to the safe someday. Typical weights are 150 to 220 grains. Mag. Considering the magnum velocities produced by the .325 WSM, however, the Hornady 195-grain InterLock SP is a better choice for most hunting situations, especially for taking heavier game such as elk or moose. — Craig Boddington I think, I am going to like this rifle. 98-99% condition. Guide: Steven Farmer, 6x6 Bull Elk with 300 Weatherby Mag. The .325 WSM has proved to me to be an extremely accurate cartridge in my X-Bolt with a broad variety of bullets. Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from Cartridges of the World, 16th Edition . The .325 wsm will push a 200 grain bullet just as fast and flatter shooting. Whats your likes and dislikes of the 300 WSM and 325 WSM. Model 70 Super Grade III, RMEF. Topic Options. Satin finished walnut stock w/ raised Monte Carlo cheek piece, RMEF grip cap, cut checkering & studs. -Matt. Features shorter length of pull and shorter barrel length than Hunter model. The 325 WSM has not become really popular, but it's a fine and versatile cartridge. Pity too, in my opinion the 325 wsm woulda been a dandy elk caliber. Advantage. Available only in limited quantities, the Super Grade III Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) boasts a stainless steel receiver and barrel chambered for either the blistering 300 WSM or potent 325 WSM. Description: Browning A Bolt White Gold Medallion Limited Edition RMEF (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) 2007 Edition in 325 WSM Caliber. I have 17 dfferent bullets (Brands and weights) here right now for a reloading review. Flat shooting with pinpoint accuracy, Winchester Expedition Big Game uses the tough, deep penetrating Accubond Long Range bullet for supreme performance on the biggest game. It is chambered in .325 WSM caliber. I use my 7mm Rem Mag out to 500 yards on Elk. All that said, I’d probably go with the .325, you carry a rifle more than you shoot it when elk hunting. If you can endure the practice time, it’s an awesome round. It features a composite camo stock with a push-feed bolt into a blind magazine. thin-skinned dangerous game in Africa. Receiver -stainless steel - gold engraved with matte finish. If you go with the 325 WSM, buy Norma 300 WSM brass and just neck it up with your full length resizing for. Hornady, Sierra, Lapua, Woodleigh, Norma, Barnes, Nosler, Speer and Swift offer bullets suitable for the .325 WSM. BROWNING X-Bolt Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Bolt Action Rifle . It's overkill on whitetail deer. Absolutely beautiful firearm. The .325 WSM being an 8mm cartridge could find favor among European hunters for elk (European moose), wild boar as its performance is similar to the … banquet edition .325wsm rifle Description: RMEF 25th anniversary banquet edition Winchester super grade .325 wsm rifle.151 of 475 made. The .325 WSM uses the .300 WSM case necked up to accept the 8mm bullet. The cartridge was influenced by contemporary cartridge designs calling for a short, fat cartridge operating at high pressures which could be cycled through a short action rifle. The .338 RCM is offered factory loaded with 200 and 225 grain bullets, which is … At the Range: David E. Petzal tests the .325 WSM Browning A-Bolt. Stainless Steel Receiver. For the ultimate in efficiency, accuracy and functionality, it’s good to come up short. The 7mm Remington Mag generates significant recoil of 22.15 ft-lbs at 13.32 fps. Any one have a favorite load for the 325 wsm using the 220 gr sierra game king bullet. The .325 WSM is well suited for elk, bear, moose or other large and dangerous game, where a lightweight short magnum rifle is desired. This is Kevins 2nd bull with BMO. Terry bugled the bull with 2 answers & David made a great 400 yard shot. A 300 mag, either wm or wsm, would also work just fine with the 200gr bullet just as well as the 325. Has fine inletted gold engraving. 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