.338 in. Mag - second to 45-70 for more open deer-elk
OK, bit of a leading question as I love the round. Also not sure it goes in this section but I wasn't sure where else to put it. It will be a factory rifle regardless.
My guide gun is my brush buster on anything in N. America and I've always enjoyed the .338 Win. Mag., when I've shot it. Looking for a second rifle for anything from deer to elk, for longer distances and more open terrain. I will stipulate that I also love the venerable old '06, but I'm considering the .338. Not as much a fan of faster, lighter cartridges e.g., 7 mm.
Loaded on light side for deer and heavier side for elk, how many of you have your .338 as a multi-species gun?
Is it extraordinarily hard to find reloading components for it?