Ray,

From you I believe it. Thanks. I also totally agree that 416 (and 375H&H) was a BIG mistake by Merkel.
They should have gone 500/416 if they had wanted a 416 calibre double.

I agree with you that bean counters are the "bain" of the gun industry - they don't undertsnad "quality"
and reputation. It is AMAZING to see how many GOOD Names stuffed in the last 10 years. I think they
should have stayed small and kept up the quality.

4seventy - I think I know of the gun you are taking about - I saw it before it was sold as the owner is a friend
of mine.

FYI, the first thing I do with Every double Rifle I am looking at buying is to get my gunsmith to take it apart
and check it. If OK etc etc, I buy it. Then he does the works on the gun (which my bank balance doesn't appreciate !!!)
but I KNOW that my gun is 100% and IF I ever sell it I can confidently stand behind the gun and say so.

Having stood in front of DG (Buffalo), I like to know I have done everything possible to make sure the gun will work.

Must go - be back later.

500 Nitro