I have a Searcy 500 double and am very happy with it .
I have taken 3 NT buf and a Zim.elephant as well as many brumby and donkey.With lots of use ,like any big game rifle,it does require maintenance but there are blokes in Australia up to the task.Bob de Vries of Kudu Services in Victoria has done some work on the rifle for me so he could give you a gunsmith's opinion on the merits of the weapon.I must say I have found Butch Searcy honest and straight talking in his dealings and would have no hestitation in doing bussiness with him again