500 & mrlexma---

Much thanks!!

I have a gunsmith friend with access to a CZ 550 action and am debating what caliber I could change it to. I can do this for reasonable expense and have far much less in it than a quality Double.

I agree--
I think I will go for the 500 A2 for the reasons noted.I can shoot a variety of bullet weights and load it up or down as desired.The weight will be the same as a double-about 10.5 pounds.Brass will be easier to come by.

If I can shoot and hunt the A2 then I can be assure myself I can handle a quality 500 NE and not sweat the major $$coin to get it.

And yes I could sell the A2 easier if need be.

If I can't hunt a rifle its just a pretty face.

Thanks much!!-- excellent advice from members of this forum have helped me yet again!