Sharps,

You have provided very good comments and experience. I like your load for the 500 BPE. I may try that when reloadfing for my 500 BPE.

My comment on the strength of doubles was based upon comments by people with geater knwledge than me and was that double rifles are not as strong as bolt action or drop block rifles. I agree that new doubles are chambered in higher pressure cartridges like 30/06.