DF,
My first .338-06 (of three) was a rebore of a Springfield, many years ago, done by a company that is no longer in business. A great round! In fact I still have Elmer Keith's letter about handloads for it, in response to my letter to him through GUNS & AMMO about handloads.
But eventually tried the 9.3x62, which I do believe "works" noticeably better on heavier game with modern handloads--in fact better than the .338 Winchester Magnum that I used a LOT for a while. But whether most North American hunters need one is another question--though of course need has nothing to do with it....
To a Loony, "need" is a four letter word....
But you already knew that...
DF
