To follow up my earlier comment about my Savage 116 Bear Hunter in 300wm, it was a deadly killer in Africa. I took 12 animals (10 one shot kills). My trip report is posted (find Authentic African Adventures). I also just got back from an Idaho black bear hunt, where I used it again. I shot my ~320lb bear at ~250yd on the opposite ridge with a Nosler Partition 180g. The bear wouldn't tree & had already got a hold of one of the dogs, so it was a long shot to save the dogs. I was actually surprised I hit dead on the shoulder where I aimed with the Partition. I jacked a second round real quick, only to watch the bear roll down the mountainside to the creek below. I loaded that round thinking I'd have a close range tree shot, or would have used the Trophy Bonded Tip that grouped better at the shooting range. My old Ruger '06 won't group a Partition worth a crap, neither would my Remington XCR 270WSM. So this Savage must have the right twist rate to stabilize a Partition for more than a 100yd accurate shot. I am now extremely impressed with this rifle & highly recommend it. Even with the compensator closed (to save the PH/Guide's eardrums), some gas still escapes & I don't even notice the kick during hunting shots.
Savage 116 Bear Hunter with the bear (after dragging it out of the creek & finding a more scenic location - Idaho is is just beautiful country).