I just have absolutely no use for .338 as I have yet to find anything that can be done with a .338 that I can't do with a .375--and with less recoil.
also this calibre is not popular amongst many ph's. seems this rifle is somehow( flinching?) responsible for a lot wounded animals. i have red to many times in hunting magazines and web forums that a min of a 338mag is recommended for plains game. then the overseas hunters rocks up over here with a new 338 that he has far less experience with than say his trusted 30-06.
but to answer the topic question. you will be surprised sometimes how easy a buff goes down. i would not be surprised that the calibres in africa that took the most buff would be between a 303brit and 7x57maus. so can a 338 take a buff? most probably. should i take a buff hunt with a 338? no!
