i frankly wouldnt be in a rush to do anything. first be asking yourself why you need it.
if your reason is simply to say youve been there and done that then the savage might be a
good choice. being a lefty myself id just get a right bolt standard gun as you will be shooting
from a bench mostly anyway.
i dont mind right bolt guns when shooting from a bench.
on the other hand if your looking for optimum performance from a 338 id be thinking custom action prefferably or at least a mark 5
weatherby action. then id be looking for 3000 fps or better with a 300 gr bullet. the 338x378 or the 338x416 will get you there.
if you need to downsize bullets in order to achieve velocity your defeating the purpose of the 338 for long range hunting.
id sooner a 300 ultramag with 210s than a 338 with 225s.
be asking more questions before you decide.