I'm sure the .338 is an excellant round. The .06 will get the job done. Before you put the $ out, make sure you will enjoy shooting the .338. Won't do you much good if it hurts you and you don't want to shoot it. Got to add a second on the savage. Outstanding accuracy. Not a diss on the other excellant brands, but for the $ it is hard to do better--though in a single shot the NEF is also a good, inexpensive choice for an accurate rifle.