bullets than the other two, which could be an advantage in close (for dangerous bear or elk running away in the timber). The 338 uses less powder and a standard length cartridge. The 8mm Rem Mag falls in between as sort of a compromise of highest sectional density (300 Wea) and the ability to shoot heavy bullets (338 Win). Bullet choices are limited for the .323 caliber. The Nosler Partition 200 grain is a good bullet, but would not group well in my rifle and I wish Nosler made a 220 or 225. Barnes offers bullets, but my experience with them is limited. The 8mm Mag's potential is maximized with 220 grain bullets and Remington makes them. These are accurate in my rifle, but did not perform well for me on one elk I killed. Ed Matunas has written of reported problems with these bullets also.
If recoil is a factor to the shooter, "kick" is the same for the 300 Wea, 8mm Rem, and 338 Win with equivalent loads and rifles. The 300 Win kicks less, followed by the 7mm Mag, and then the 30-06.
