At they end of the day, you cant really go wrong with either, but I think I'd pick the .404 over the Remington factory loads. Yes the Rem .416s are probably cheaper, but also higher pressure and probably higher recoil as well. I also really like the Norma 450grain woodleigh factory loads for the .404
Quote: Since factory ammo is a paramont concern as I do not reload and have no desire to do so again
Superior is definitely an option, but if you go that route for ammmo, then any of the wildcats also become an option. JMHO