A comparison will most likely happen, but I can tell you I am as proud of my DR as they are of theirs. Mine will shoot and handle better than some, and not as good as others. It will never be a Purdey, or a H & H. I do not expect it to be. It is a sows ear. In a hunting situation it will drop them as good as any other 9.3x74R. It is the nut behind the butt that counts. At $1400.00 who can complain.
Good luck with your hunting.
-------------------- The worst days shooting and hunting is better than the best day at work