I've had one for several years, I bought it second hand, it's an early one from the mid-late 80s. It's a very nice rifle and very accurate, my first test load with 300gr Game Kings printed a 3/8" 3-shot group at 100 yards. I wouldn't hesitate to head to Africa with it, that said its currently on consignment at my local shop, I have a custom built 404 that's nearly done that makes it unneeded.