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| 04/08/13 10:44 PM |
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Re: Zanardini Oxford 470 N.E. double?
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To the OP:
You are going to make a heck of a mistake if you buy a .470NE or .500NE for your first double rifle.
Only if you are used to shooting some real stompers in your bolt guns will you want to tackle such a large caliber.
If you intend to buy a double rifle for shooting you should consider a medium bore rifle. An excellent choice would be a 9.3x74R in a nice double. It's plenty for any North American game and won't beat you up like the calibers you are interested in.
Curl
I think most first time double rifle buyers do buy a stopper calibre DR. .470's are probably the most popular.
The choice needs to be matched to the desired use. A lot of buyers buy them in anticipation of an African trip and if buffalo and the like are the menu it is very appropriate.
If hunting North America, a .375 Flanged Magnum, a .400 or the 9.3x74R are all excellent medium calibre choices.