Heaven, my comment was not directed at you. I just can't see what a 338-06 can do that an 8mm-06 can't do w/a 200gr Partition. Their both great cartridges but alas I live in Texas where neither would be useful. I've owned a nice 338-06 on a 78 action w/Borden stock but I sold it. Have always wanted an 8mm-06 but I'm hoping the 6.5X55 I'm building will scratch the itch. powdr