i understand the desire for velocity but my understanding is that you can get around 3k with a 165 gr bullet in the '06 with better bc.
i always thought the advantage of going to 338 is availability of the heavier bullets in that caliber.
Yes heavier bullets, but bigger diameter is also an advantage. Two 160gr bullets traveling at 3k fps, the bigger diameter hits harder IMO.
On elk I have seen them shot with 243-30 caliber and act like they are not hit. I have not seen that with 338, 35, or 375.
