The reason I am interested in weatherby is because I am looking to purchase my first large bore rifle. I have a friend who shoot dakotas, fuchs doubles, and custom sauer 202 takedowns. I unfortunately do not have money coming out my ears. Some guys say to just buy an expensive custom gun and be done with it. You know you get quality and it will last forever. I personally have never shot a weatherby rifle, though. Like I said, this would be my first large bore gun and I don't want to kick myself later on and wish I had just sprung for an expensive custom. I live in the states.