I know 4 people that use .338 Win for deer. I personally use a .300 Weatherby Mag, and I like the stopping power. Around here there are so many property lines, that when you get a shot, you better put it down and QUICK! I lost well hit deer with both .30-06 and 7mm Mag because they made it across the fence, and then I find the jerkhole neighbors tagging them. It was like they always waited for me to shoot...lol Now..I say let them wait!