Why a .338 WM in Africa?

[DB404]

The action is a high number’03; 23” barrel is a rebored Springfield GI. Magazine follower and bolt body are engine turned. The bolt handle is a Mauser sporter style. It is wearing a Leupold fixed 3 power scope and the base of a Lyman 48, the slide for it is in my day pack. The stock is an MPI, and is stable in south central Alaska hunting season weather (liquid).

 

[Rare Breed]

Why would anyone use a .338 WM in Africa???
Favorites are .375 HH and .300 WM or 7mm REM.
Convince me I need one!

I owned a Sako 338 and enjoyed it but could not justify keeping it. I have seen two or three members on AH taking their leopards with them and being very satisfied with their choice