I have been packing my 35 whelen AI 15"into the back country for bear not because its a big bore but it has a nice muzzle brake and shoots extremely well 225gr GK@ 2500fps. Lately been considering a 338 06 AI thinking it may shoot flatter out to 300> is it worth the exspense? I was looking at the 215gr GK's anyone with experience on these two big dogs.