I have the 338 in the T-3 and love it. Recoil is very minimal for the T-3 lite and not muck more than any Od 6.
Did I mention the 3/4 inch groups with 250 Sierra GMKs.
I love this gun, smooth lite, accurate and very shootable, Have a good look at one before you buy a savage. However saying this the savage is not to shabby either.