RE: A must read for 45.cal shooters
Irish,
Personally, I wouldn't get a .45 until the updated models come out for 2002 & have been reviewed. A lot of folks rushed down to get the latest & greatest last year & were disappointed. The combination of long, super-fast twist barrels, magnum loads, & light bullets - didn't work too well accuracy wise. The new models with the slow barrels will PROBABLY improve this.
However, I prefer the .50cals, if nothing more than the fact that there is a MUCH larger selection of bullets & other accessories available for them. In my line of thinking, if you plan on the majority of your hunting to be past 150yds - eliminate the chance element & get a 30.06 cartridge rifle.
"Every moving thing that liveth, I give unto you as meat" (Gen 9:3)
Trust God..........but keep your powder dry!