Gentlemens:

I apologize for not acknowledging these last two replies. I thought this thread was dead and had not checked in on it. Your ideas and information are greatly appreciated.

Mr. 400 NE:

I will have a serious look at the .400-360 as you (and Mr. generalwar) suggest. I have read (Winfer, Vol.4) that the Purdey chambering used a .367" bullet and the W-R a .360". Do you happen to know which variation Fraser preferred? I looked at Cabela's and they have a second Fraser double listed that is chambered in .360 #2 Nitro Express. Where does this fit into the food chain? I need to get Graham Wright's book, but the new edition won't be out until November.

Bullet availability is not really a problem with either diameter. Plenty of options for both. I confess to an irrational and unfounded preference for the .35 caliber, probably due to some childhood trauma. Howsomever, I am not opposed to the .366. As you point out, balistically they are all but identical.

Respectfully,

Glenn