The good part is I am not all "super tender just yet", ha. I can even shoot the 338 for load workup, but just get pretty sore afterward. I have long ago reached the age where I "enjoy shooting" the lighter rounds "much more now", ha. I may try to have the old Remington 78 ('06) reamed out by JES for the 338/06, just for grins. If need be, a brake on it makes more sense. I can/have/do very often just load the 300WM down to 30-06 levels. That's just for the cup n core bullets I have. All the Monos get the best the rifle will give me. I don't use any of my Centerfires for "plinking" anyhow, so no more than I shoot I'm going to be good for awhile....should be...Lord Willing! smile