The biggest reason with going to the 375 H&H over anything else (already have a nice 500 Jeff) for this rifle is ammunition is easily found anywhere in the world. On my trip to Zim, my luggage was delayed and had to borrow a rifle and ammo for a few days. The rifle wasn't a problem, I could have a choice of several, but the ammo was the problem. Only ammunition available in Zim at the time was 458 Win, 375 H&H and 308 Win. I didn't have the option of borrowing a 375 or 458 rifle, but did borrow a 308.

Upon encountering the buff and elephants at close range, both my 300 and 338 felt awfully small in my hands (I was warned about that right here on this forum!!!). Resolved to carry a rifle for dangerous game with easily found ammunition when hunting in dangerous country at that time. The 375 H&H fits that purpose, especially when hunting plainsgame, to a "T". Thus my search for a nice 375 has escalated since returning. I've been looking for one in the past few years, but now it is top priority for gun buying.

As mentioned earlier the pre-64 M70's and WR opened up Mauser seem to fit me the best, at a weight I don't mind. The new rifles just seem to handle like a 2x4 with a lead pipe attached.

My loads won't exceed factory pressure levels, I just don't see any reason for it. The more I read, the more concerned I become seeing an action opened up in the front, thus the reason for this thread.

Joe,
Never thought about the Enfield, had thought it would be a heavier and bulkier rifle than the pre-64 or Mauser. Guess I'll have to begin looking for something like that. Of course, if you wanted to loan me that 350 Rigby of yours, say for the next 20-30 years, I'd gladly suffer the hard to find ammo part of it.

What a gorgeous rifle that is!