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To the OP:

You are going to make a heck of a mistake if you buy a .470NE or .500NE for your first double rifle.

Only if you are used to shooting some real stompers in your bolt guns will you want to tackle such a large caliber.

If you intend to buy a double rifle for shooting you should consider a medium bore rifle. An excellent choice would be a 9.3x74R in a nice double. It's plenty for any North American game and won't beat you up like the calibers you are interested in.

Curl

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I think most first time double rifle buyers do buy a stopper calibre DR. .470's are probably the most popular.

The choice needs to be matched to the desired use. A lot of buyers buy them in anticipation of an African trip and if buffalo and the like are the menu it is very appropriate.

If hunting North America, a .375 Flanged Magnum, a .400 or the 9.3x74R are all excellent medium calibre choices.

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John aka NitroX

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