Never had a .338, but my .375 H&H, CZ 550 safari is awesome. I have used it in Africa on more than one safari, I found it to be quite accurate and no slouch in the speed department with the heavier bullets, and shoot flat. For the smaller African game I used my .300 Rum, with the .375 being used 85% of the time. There were hunters using the .338 also. I find the .375 H&H very manageable to shoot with little to no evident recoil, more of a push or a shove.
I chose the CZ 550 Safari as it is a solid rifle, and will hold 5 rounds, dependable mauser action, double set trigger, express sights, etc! Even at over 10 pounds scoped, it is a fast shouldering rifle, and well balanced. Kinda neat, as the .375 H&H is over 100 years old!
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