Yeah, I handled that .577NE at the Vintagers in Sept 04. As you say, a lot of burn. Don't you wonder who shot that rifle enough to blacken the insides of the barrels?

The features of that rifle do make one wonder about the "myths" of what constitutes a "best quality" double.

I notice the price is now "down" to $95k! Sure would be great for popping chipmunks on a Saturday afternoon.

Curl