I went with 338
I've never fired a 300WSM or a 375HH
but have fired a 300WinMag and owned a 338WinMag for awhile.
a Ruger 77MK2 and it was easier to shoot well than the 300WinMag I had.
Lots of barrel of good diameter out in front made the difference I think.
because you included bears, I would not consider any 30cal.
Like Giterdun sez, big 'uns like those in the picture would also make me leave a wet spot.
for Moose and Elk, a 338 can penetrate and kill very effectively. and to me penetration is the key. if a 375 recoil is in the same category, I'd choose that.
that is just me, I like to make sure I leave a good blood trail from the exit wound.
my 338, with 230gr failsafe, penetrated about 5-6 ft of moose starting at the back, ending up in the lungs some where. broken hip, broken back, and coughing copious amounts of blood. That was the blood trail I followed.
I am not sure I would have taken the shot with a 30cal.
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