edmhunter,

As you are based in Illinois, do try and make it to the two Big Game Rifle Club of North America meets this year - one would be in the summer and the other in the fall. Both would be announced here. You would be able to see both the older British guns as well as new ones made in the US, Spain, Germany etc. Then decide for yourself. You'll also have a lot of fun just being there - Ernie and Gerri Stalman are wonderful hosts and the group is a particularly fine one.

Cheers!