You Sir are a very wise man.

I don't know about that, Greg.

But at least it's probably a pretty good indicator that I actually do shoot the rifle I claim to shoot, isn't it? Something often in doubt on other internet forums.

Thought I'd come back and edit this post. Greg, I'll make sure I provide an update on my .416. As I said, it shoots tight little groups. Just not exactly where I'm aiming. I'll start a different thread when I do.

But I also should reemphasize that the .375 H&H punches above its weight. You'll not be undergunned, GH, on any of the species you mentioned with a .375.

I have a .416 for one reason only. There are still countries in the francophone part of Africa where one can hunt unguided. I have aspirations to hunt there. You have to take some government apparatchik along to make sure you follow the rules, but you'll be the only rifle. Unless you bring a friend along, then there'll be two, but still no pro with a cannon to bail you out. The consensus of people who have far more experience than I is that reliable stopping rifles on the big five start at 40 caliber and 400 grains.

To be honest, if you need a stopping rifle on a daily basis you probably are going to want something more than a .416. Even so, if chasse libre in Africa isn't on the menu, and even if it is you'll be hunting relatively open country, you'll be more than satisfied with a .375.

As a matter of fact, if I had to choose between my .375 and my .416 I'd choose, well, my .416. Because I've got a lifetime supply of Norma and Hornady brass. Have you priced .416 Rigby factory ammo? That stuff is expensive. The components aren't cheap, either. I've got a lot more money invested in my CZ rifle and what it takes to feed her than my .375, which is a cheap date in comparison. That's my way of introducing another consideration. Are you a handloader, GH? I've heard that handloading is possible in the UK. If you don't handload, get thee a .375 H&H.