I got one...A Browning Stainless A-Bolt...came with a custom recoil pad,Mcmillen synthetic stockstock and Boss(muzzle,break)..
The recoil musthave been too much for previous the owner....
He put a load of money into it still didn't like it probably because of the longer barrel.So he sold it...To Me.....Came with 1.5-6Xx36 Leupold VX3 csope and 2 boxes of shells.
Paid $1000.00 Can....
I don't know how much recoil that Cal. has..But I know it probably is not as much as the Ulra Mags (both 300 and 7mm)I've shot...
I can get away with 5 shots at targets before I notice it affecting my shooting abilities.It may give a punch to the shoulder but what matters is bullet placement..
As for Scopes..Nikon Buckmaster will not last very long on a .338
They are very inconsistant in the way they are made..
Lots of Lemons on the market...Chances of getting one are high.
They are not like the Monarchs..Quality control has alot to be desired..
Save for a Leupold VX2..The are very reliable, recoil tested for a 375H&H....As are the 3200 series Bushnell,but the Bushnell doesn't have the eye relief needed for this caliber.
Good Luck