Here's my .338wm Hog Hunter on a South African safari. It was bought for this trip, with the short threaded barrel, accu-trigger, iron sights, and relatively light weight as the main selling points. It preformed perfectly. Bought it a little over a year before we went, and put over a hundred rounds through it to get to know it. It was kept simple, with a Leopold vx-2 3x9-40, Leopold Rifleman mounts and low rings, and a Tacticool22 muzzle brake. With the short barrel, it's handy in the field, more accurate than I am, and kicks like a lightly loaded 30-06 with the brake.

It was very effective safari rifle. It took down a Impala, Blesbok, Red Hartebeest, and a large zebra with one shot each. Ranges varied from a little less than 100yds to over 250yds. Very pleased with it. I think Savage does the rifle a disservice by calling it a Hog Hunter. It really is a great knock-around world class hunting rifle.