I'm all for guys buying whatever rifle they want in whatever chambering they desire, but I will say a heavy gun in 338 anything seems peculiar for sheep. I believe we over-think the requirements to kill our desired game and tend to over analyze the energy tables.
Just about anything 6.5mm and up that you can shoot well to 350 yards is probably going to be more effective than what anyone could tell you that you need to get. With that said, it might work better for you to describe what you currently like about guns you shoot well and what you're aiming to achieve in shooting elk and sheep and have suggestions geared towards that.
What are your reasons for 338?
Do you have preference for heavy for calibre bullets or just effective weights?
Do you have a favourite bullet based on performance? What velocities work week for it?
Do you prefer those actions you suggested or are you open to other makes/models?
Why that weight of rifle?
Intended range?
What are you currently shooting?
Sounds like you're getting a new gun. So exciting! Have fun!
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