While reading this wonderful book of Mr Corbett's I questioned my self as to which Rifle or rifles would I have used had I been in his shoes?
My "runners up" were a Sauer, Merkel or Simpson Drilling in 9.3x74 x 9.3x74 x 12GA or a 9.3x62 on a M98 with a 4# scope on Claw mounts.
I then decided a short and light 375H&H Flanged Magnum Double rifle with a 4# scope in Claw mounts.
What would you have preferred to use in such a situation with the rifle of the day?