Go for it! 338/06 is one dang fine cartridge. As noted, Weatherby chambers a rifle for
it (or did). A-Square standardized it, so it's technically no longer a "wildcat", and I think
Nosler now loads for it. Federal will probably be next.
I've often read that an ideal two gun battery for hunting in North America would be a
270Win., and a 338Win.Mag. I disagree. Personally, if you feel the need for a magnum,
then move up to the 375H&H. Anything less is just adding velocity to what's already out there.
A good pair, IMHO, would be a 270Win. (or 280Rem.), teamed up with eihter a 338/06 or the 35Whelen.
I sure wish one of the majors would come out with a 338/06 (Ruger, Rem. or Win., etc.).
Well, I guess Winchester wouldn't do it as it comes too close to their 338mag.