[harpseal]

I shall consider it but I still have yet to purchase a new S&W since they sold out to the Clinton administration. I realize the successor company has not enfoced the deal but I am unsure if it still could be binding. I amy break down and buy one if I like it but I already have a hand cannon or two and the .45-70 or the .416 Rigby will stop about anything on land.

[way-right-of-center]

I traded my 45/70 for a Model 7 K/s .350 Rem Mag. Great trade for me. Lightweight weapon, easy to carry and fire. Plently of oomph for North America. And Short Action. Try one out if you get a chance

[AnAmericanMother]

How does the .416 Rigby compare with the .375 H&H?

I've always been a .30 cal rifle shooter (.308, .303 Brit, .30'06, and my dad's .348 Win), but I'm thinking about adding a big game rifle to the stable. I'm a traditionalist and the English calibers are appealing. The next question is whether to go with a double or a magazine type rifle . . .

I love the .348, but (1) it's my dad's and HE's got it (2) it's an orphan (I do the reloading for him) (3) it's purely a close range gun, those big old pills really fall off after about 100 yards