RE: 338-06 = Perfect Cartridge ???
I don't have any practical experience with the .338-06, but I agree you both of you. The .30-06 is a great overall deer cartridge, but I'm sure some would prefer a little more for the heavier ungulates like moose. I'm not into magnums for the same reason I'm not into sports cars. They look nice in the driveway, but they're more power than most of us would like to have on a regular basis, and they cost a lot to operate.