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Looks like they dropped the 308 Win as well although it looks like you can still get the barrel. I guess the 308 doesn't really make sense in the R1 either since it already is a light recoil round. My guess is the 30-06 probably feels about the same as a 308 would in a similar size rifle.

I've never had an issue with mine. I think the argument is that the R1 doesn't really take advantage of the advantages of the WSM cartridge. I believe the size of the R1 in any chamber is the same. The 300 WSM R1 is the same size as the 300 WinMag, 30-06 etc. I think is also why the barrels are swappable. Would it be nice if the WSM R1 was shorter and lighter? Sure, but if you are going for a lightweight rifle then any of the auto loaders are probably out of the question. I bought my R1 because I have a Vinci and it handles 12 GA rounds like they are 410. I had been looking for hunting rifles in 308 but I came across the R1 in 300 WSM and figured with the recoil system it wouldn't be a big deal. I was right. I guess I have veered off topic from your question. I don't think there were any issues. Maybe they just weren't selling? I know you can get great deals on them right now.

Federal ammo seems to work best in mine. I've tried Federal, Winchester, and Fusion. The Fusion stuff was all over the place. The Federal Premium 180gr Trophy Bonded Tip is what I have used for hunting and it really gets the job done. The 180gr seems to be way more accurate than the 150gr bullets. Not sure why? Could just be me.

Thanks. I have the Leupold PRW High Rings. Part 54150 Matte. They seem pretty good.

I have a Nikon Monarch on mine. Took a deer at about 250 yards last year. Very clean kill. 300 WSM. Small gallery of the rifle/scope. http://gallery.me.com/toddpike#100102 -t

I have found that the Federal ammo works best in my 300WSM. I tried Fusion and it's all over the place. Ammo does make a big difference. Try as much as you can. Start at 100 yards and work back out to 200.

Shot my first deer this Friday just before dark with my first rifle. An R1 .300 WSM equipped with a Nikon Monarch 4-16/50. Took her from the top of a ridge shooting at a steep angle from about 225-250 yards. Perfect shot through the heart. She didn't go more than about 5 yards. Soon realized that pulling a heavy deer up a steep incline in the dark is very hard work but well worth it. Love shooting this R1. I was worried about the recoil of the round but it's like shooting my dads 308 bolt. Can't wait for Elk season!