NDWoods
AH veteran
- Joined
- Dec 20, 2020
- Messages
- 136
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- 313
- Location
- Arlington Texas
- Media
- 5
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- DSC
- Hunted
- USA, South Africa
I am officially torn.
I have a custom 375 H&H that I initially had some issues with that the manufacturer has resolved. I took what I consider an exceptional bull with it, so it solidified itself as my primary dangerous game rifle.
Now with my 550, I cannot help but be influenced by those that say it is a nice base but needs work to be ready. I am torn on the idea of a back-up rifle as is, vs $5k of custom work, vs just letting it go since I have another 375 I am perfectly happy with.
What are the opinions out there? Is it fine as is limiting my investment, or is a stock 550 best to let go of if I am not willing to invest a lot more money to make it a solid safari worthy rifle?
I have a custom 375 H&H that I initially had some issues with that the manufacturer has resolved. I took what I consider an exceptional bull with it, so it solidified itself as my primary dangerous game rifle.
Now with my 550, I cannot help but be influenced by those that say it is a nice base but needs work to be ready. I am torn on the idea of a back-up rifle as is, vs $5k of custom work, vs just letting it go since I have another 375 I am perfectly happy with.
What are the opinions out there? Is it fine as is limiting my investment, or is a stock 550 best to let go of if I am not willing to invest a lot more money to make it a solid safari worthy rifle?