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We are forgetting the major premise underlying the original post.

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Gents,
Cabela's will soon be importing the Sabatti double rifle in 375 H&H belted, not flanged. I think this would be a most useful all around caliber for N America as well as Africa, but breaches (pun intended) the long standing rule of only rimmed cartridges in a double rifle. The availability of ammo offsets some of this concern, but how do you feel?
JZ

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I can't speak for the Sabatti, having never seen one. I merely related my favorable experience with several double rifles featuring rimless extraction.

Obviously, if the original poster were considering a London best he would know which chamber to order. He's wanting to know whether the Sabatti would be a total waste of his money.

Curl

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I believe any double rifle is preferable to a bolt rifle, for the shear pleasure of owning it! As far as the Sabatti rifles that were specials for the Cabela's stores I have handled them, and for the price of $5500.oo Us they are a bargain IMO! I don't think the purchase is a total waste of money, and even in the 375H&H chambering is a bargain, especially if he will be useing it in North America for deer elk and Moose, and black bear from a treestand over bait. The rifles are very light for caliber, and the triggers require some attention. I'm not sure I'd recommend a Sabatti for a serious DGR, but for a first double rifle to get ones feet wet is is a bargain. I don't think it is anyway close to offering the reliability I would want for Africa!

The best thing about this thread is that he came here to ask the question, and was given honest answers!

JZ, welcome to the DRSS and enjoy what ever double rifle/cartridge you choose!

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