BullDog,

I believe that the back action sidelock rifle is the epitome of the best double rifle. Every English maker and European maker made their best rifles with this action. To my eye it is the more svelte, sleek and lovely, without close competition (except the very rare round action, ie trigger plate action, Scottish rifles.)

There is no current practical difference between the results you will see with a back action rifle or an A&D rifle.

For a mere $2000 price difference I wouldn't hesitate to choose the back action sidelock rifle.

I am biased, though, my rifle is a back action sidelock.

JPK