[Ebrand]

I have shot a 338 win for 25 years. It is a very heavy recoiling caliber. If he is not willing to learn how to shoot it he is going to ruin his shooting experience. If he develops a flinch or fear of the recoil he will be back to his 243 if he wants to shoot well.

Quality ammunition from factory sources is very expensive and won't be found in most small town locations (he will want to reload for 338W if he is going to shoot lots).

Nothing wrong with 270 or 3006. A properly placed shot from either by a comfortable and competent shooter has way more killing power than bigger faster bullet that the shooter flinched on because he is not comfortable shooting it.

He should try it before he buys it.

My wife's 243 has more Moose to it's credit than my 338. I load her good bullets and she knows her limits and the limits of her gun. She makes good clean shots and has great success.

I would be replacing the 338 with am more civilized caliber if I was not so stubborn. Might have gotten that way from being kicked too hard?