The 338 has simply been the biggest nightmare for me too many times to suggest anyone ever use one... If someone has to ask advice about the round it is more than they should likely be shooting.

I have seen more game lost by those insisting they would and could shoot it. Those that could were never any issue... it isn't the fault of the cartridge... but too many cannot handle it and it makes for messy clean-ups and other bad situations repeatedly.

More than several guides I worked with had found exactly the same thing.

With today's bullets I would think the round can be completely dispensed with for AK and a 30-06 would fill the hole without issue.

I have never seen a 375 shooter have an issue... the shape of everything from the pressure curve to the stock to the weight make it far easier to handle IME&O.

Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.