JonN,
375HH and inexpensive! Well no one gun has it all, but..... Consider the CZ 550 Safari Magnum..... $599 (NOT suggested retail, but available at that price). Cartridges (not calibers) available are 7mmRemMag, 300WinMag, 375HHMag, 416Rigby, and 458WinMag. Pictures and info at
www.cz-usa.com I am looking at one in 416 Rigby (a few people will be surprised that I want the one that DOESN'T have "Mag" in its name).
Most folks on the African forum (
www.accuratereloading.com) that I follow are buying them fast and claim quality is better than Remington or Winchester (nothing first hand on quality yet, I'm a Win-M70 fan). Downside (isn't there always something?) is the Bavarian Comb on the stock and the lack of a 3 position M70 style safety (add $150 to remedy).
A couple considerations in your 375HH quest. First, if you buy a 375 be careful on your introductory first five shots (take them standing up AND after you "fit" the stock). Second, don't let anyone know you have one or hunt with one. Shhhhh - don't want folks to get upset - just go kill the hell out the game and keep it to yourself. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Never Undergunned,
EKM
Good judgment comes from bad experience! Learn from the mistakes of others; you'll never live long enough to make them all yourself!
Edited by - ELKampMaster on 02/10/2003 02:29:47