fwiw, my 9.3x74r beretta gold sable (ny gallery gun fitted with extra 20 gauge barrels) is more accurate (touching holes) at 50 yards (open sights) than some of my bolt actions.

for those wishing to purchase a near 'best gun' in ou configuration at a reasonable price (retail on the gallery edition guns ex-shotgun barrels is around $7,250, actual price is somewhat lower), the gold sable would be hard to beat, imho. perfect for wild boar, larger north american game (bear, etc.), and even lion and cape buff.

i would think the 455's would be that much better, and, at the real-world prices these are currently commanding, would seem to be the best value for the dollar (euro), again imho.