.................................... And you know this how?

Regardless of your percieved lack of penetration with the 600NE, one needs to think not only of the penetration, but the hellasious punch attended by a 1000 gr bullet hiting the body, or forehead of an elephant or buffalo. Not to mention the empact on the shoulder of the shooter!

I will agree with you on the question you ask, "WHO NEEDS A 600NE............" The Hyem is a very well made rifle, and the price is sure more than right for anyone who is considering the purchase of a 600NE double rifle. I have no need for a 600NE of any make, so the fact that is not Brittish is no drawback for me! IMO, the 600NE, and 700NE doubles are simply "LOOK AT ME" toys, that nobody can handle properly in the hunting fields, and are far less usefull than a clean little 450NE 3 1/4" double of about 10 pounds weight!