Yeah Im thinking 338WM too. Freinds are trying the talk me into sticking with 7mm Mag or maybe 300WM. They say 7mm Mag has the least recoil and 300WM shoots flatter than 338; but Im looking at it as a hard hitter inside 200meters (really inside 150m seems more likely).

I dont see me taking long shots on Moose or ever getting a chance at Alaskan Brown Bears. I know I dont need more than a 30-06 or for than matter more than 308; but I like more. My last new cartridge was 35Whelen and I really liked they way it dealt with Hogs, so Im thinking 338 will do better.

7mm Mag is a little bit cheaper and a little bit easier to find in "Hardware Stores" BUT even now 300WM and 338WM is available for reasonable prices on premium ammo.