acy, I started hunting with a 7mag when I was thirteen. Learned to really shoot it over the years but had a yen for something different. About 12 years ago put together a 338 win. and haven't looked back or forward since. I've shot deer, elk and bison with it and can't imagine something else doing a better job. You can buy factory ammo anywhere (In case the airlines loose the good stuff) so you wouldn't have to panic. I've shot a 358 AI but nothing in the 375 camp. The 338 is in the front of the safe so it's the first one out everytime!