325 Wsm

[M.T. Pockets]

I've been looking at the .325 WSM since it came out thinking it would be one fantastic elk rifle.

It looks like the .300 WSM has legs and will be around from now on. I'd want to give the .325 a little time to make sure factory ammo is readily available in years to come. The 8 mm is a good example.

If you want to go bigger I'd go with a .338. Finding .338 ammo in Alaska, or elk country is like finding 12 guage ammo during pheasant season in South Dakota. That's worth something. Plenty of factory rounds to choose from too.

I'd be more concerned that your scope is waterproof and can handle the wind & rain it will likely see.

Speaking from experience hunting Alaska, I'd save the money you'd spend on a new rifle and get the best rain gear & footwear you can find. Practice shooting a lot out to 400 yards with good, heavy bullets and you'll be as deadly with your 7 mag as anyone out there. Bring shooting stix, the last shot I took in Alaska the wind was blowing 40 mph and there aren't many rests in the tundra.