Thank You for help and information.

The reason I am thinking 38/55 is I have brass, dies and DON"t own a 375 win, but I do see your point. My second choice is a 40/70 straight sharps. Looking at low pressure rounds that I can hunt deer and black bear size critters.

I have the big stuff covered with a Ruger #1 in 50 Alaskan and a custom REM 700 in 458 LOTT. My next project is a 458 Win in a VZ24 mauser I have a exhibition grade walnut stock and plan on express sights etc.

After I bought my 45/70 double my dad found the " Making double rifles from shotgun actions" as a XMAS present and well my brain took off on what if:-)

I really like the De Haan as a shotty; handle's sweet and great for quail and doves. Would also serve as good rattlesnake medicine. I have a 2x2x15 chunk of 4140 that I will use part to build a mono block. I will post the project on the forums here when I get started.

Have a good evening.