To the point..... .338 Lapua, is it worth the money?
How far are you really shooting? I don't think I would want to shoot a 338L at anything under 800-1000y. $5 a pull is a lot and recoil is no joke either.
More to the point, it sounds like your wife is on board so the answer is yes!!!
If your post count is higher than your round count, you are a troll.