The only thing I can tell you if you want talking out of something about the savage and 338 win mag is it is going to kick the hell out of you. I've shot them in 300 win mag and boy was that thing a kicker. I don't know if the bear hunter has the accustock or a thick recoil pad but something you are going to have to consider. I run a Ruger M77 MKII and it is a puzzy cat to shoot (I know some guys say the rugers kick too but from my experience the savages are heavy kickers). The muzzle brake may help with this but then you have to consider the extra noise. I really like the looks of the bear hunter and I'm sure it's going to be accurate if you can handle it. The 338 is IMHO one of the best Elk cartridges out there (If you can handle it accordingly). I've never had a bad shooting 338 win mag though. Just sayin.....
