So, I just bought a bow (I was experiencing dimensia) and I already have an 06, 243, 22 and 12 guage. What I need to know is if I should just go larger. I am contemplating an Alaska hunt in a year or two and it seems this is a good large game standard. I just dont think you could ever feel undergunned with a 338 win mag. So lets have the opinions!

If you arren't hunting the big bears then absolutely not. The 30-06 you have is more than capeable of taing all of North Americas hooved game animals. It is still capeable of taking the big bears, though I'd want a 338 or larger if I were chasing them.


Having said that, an Alaska hunt is definetly a reason to purchase a new gun in a larger chambering.

Yep, you definately need a bigger gun! Well, you probably don't, but going North to hunt is a hella good reason to get a new gun if you ask me! hehehe

IF your chasing bears go for the 375

I like the way you think bigbulls! I am thinking of that vanguard in 338 if I get one because it is stil around or under 400. Finding a 338 for less than 5 bills is tough. I might have to sell one of my gibsons to get it though. And an old fella gave me advice when dealing with guns and the misses, he said that when the wifey asks how many more guns do you need, you just tell her only one more! EJ

A .338 Win. Mag. would be great for Alaska. Good luck.

I have to agree with Rammer. It sounds like a great excuse for a new "toy". I do have a question though, why a 338 and not a 375 H&H or other medium-big bore?

The .338 seems like all the gun one could possibly need for any North American game animal; however, when I am standing beside a large mounted Brownie or Polar bear, I get to feeling like even a .375 H&H is none too big! Or even a .600 NITRO, for that matter! Some of these varmints have to be seen in person to be believed!!

I can agree completly eldeguello, but a 375 H&H is expensive, a little too expensive for me. I can get a 338 for around 500. I do like the 375, but I dont even know who chambers those things in a price rangeI can afford. The alaskan trip if it ever happens will only be due to a second job and saving money like a mad man so every dime counts. EJ

I was just asking and there is no implications intended. I will start by saying that I have absolutely NO USE for a big bore gun, but I recently bought a Blaser R93 Prestige Safari 375 H&H out of the estate of a friend that was killed in June. I have been to the range with it and had a pretty good time. For me, a big bore is a "toy", and I hope this one is a good investment.

I would first wait to see if you actually plan a trip.