Hi nitro steel, I was in your position at the start of the year. I regularly hunted with my 458 lott and my 375s but always wanted a double. I lashed out and bought a new merkel ejector 470. I have put 100 rounds through it so far and have it shooting very accurately and regulating well with my handloads. I had an aftermarket pad fitted and lengthened the stock slightly and am very happy with it now. Significantly more comfortable to shoot than my lott, the fit is everything. I would certainly support jumping into a 470. It is a big round but it is slow recoil and doesn't belt the snot out of you. I'm currently sitting at the airport with mine and about to fly north to give some water buffalo a touch up with it! If your not worried about the classic British styling, give the merkels a look, they are a well engineered rifle and have all the right features for a hunting double. Cheers Nathan