I will reload and intend to use quite heavy/high bc bullets, more likely between 175 and 190 grs., maybe stretching up to the 208 A-Max. I have shot the 300 WSM in a Sako 75 rifle with 150-165 and 180 bullets and, as you also said, recoil was not a big issue, although not mild. Never shot a 300 Win.Mag. though…. is there a substantial difference ? What I am most concerned with is Accuracy. Which one of the two would be defined as “more accurate” ? Another thing (against the 300 Win.) would be if the relative short barrel (24″) can be considered somehow a problem (muzzle blast, loss of performance….).