SHRIKE, the Browning FN is a nice rifle, and is well designed. The 458 is a cartridge that is prone to problems with factory ammo! The case simply doesn't have enough powder capacity to handle 500 gr bullets effeciently.

The 458 Win Mag is a fine cartridge for Canada, and Alaska, for moose, and black, and brown bear! If you handload, then the 458 WM can be a very dependable choice for your part of the country. Simply use good quality 4oo, and 450 gr soft points ,or 400 gr super solids, and load to around 2000-2150 fps, and the Browning will make you a very happy hunter! The Browning FN is a fine rifle, that you can be proud of! If you decide to go to Africa, it can be used with the loads you have, or can be converted to 458LOTT for a little cash outlay, and you can still use 458 WM ammo in it as well!