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Is the 325 WSM going by the way side.
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1340191" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>At one time the 8mm Rem Mag was the go to round for Elk for those forward thinking Elk hunters that knew the value of a large caliber with lots of energy and velocity. Most of us rely on the 338s now days because of the available bullets for it. The .323 Bullets have always been limited because when the 8mm were popular, most people were hunting with 270s and 30/06s and could not handle the 8mms recoil.</p><p></p><p>Now that we have good muzzle brakes and plenty of 338 bullets recoil is not an issue so the 8mm (.323) bullets selection has not improved much except for the guys that see the value in this size bullet and elected to build custom bullets for a great caliber.</p><p></p><p>The 8 mm Rem can produce over 4,000 ft/lbs of energy (And that is more than many larger cartridges). In my opinion the 325s only short coming was some of the rifles built for it and the availability of loading components for it. With energies approaching 3,900 ft/lbs it is also more than capable enough to take Elk.</p><p></p><p>There are still plenty of good bullets and components available for the 325 but wild caters have necked it up to 338 for a broader selection of bullets and it is essentially its ballistic equal.</p><p></p><p>The 325 will only die if we let it.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1340191, member: 2736"] At one time the 8mm Rem Mag was the go to round for Elk for those forward thinking Elk hunters that knew the value of a large caliber with lots of energy and velocity. Most of us rely on the 338s now days because of the available bullets for it. The .323 Bullets have always been limited because when the 8mm were popular, most people were hunting with 270s and 30/06s and could not handle the 8mms recoil. Now that we have good muzzle brakes and plenty of 338 bullets recoil is not an issue so the 8mm (.323) bullets selection has not improved much except for the guys that see the value in this size bullet and elected to build custom bullets for a great caliber. The 8 mm Rem can produce over 4,000 ft/lbs of energy (And that is more than many larger cartridges). In my opinion the 325s only short coming was some of the rifles built for it and the availability of loading components for it. With energies approaching 3,900 ft/lbs it is also more than capable enough to take Elk. There are still plenty of good bullets and components available for the 325 but wild caters have necked it up to 338 for a broader selection of bullets and it is essentially its ballistic equal. The 325 will only die if we let it. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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