Two years ago, I thought any rifle chambered in something larger than 308 was just overkill and 243 was a perfect hunting cartridge. My one friend who hunted with a 7mm Mag was judged crazy and my other friend who had a 270 WSM sold it because the recoil was too punishing. Then the Safari bug bit me hard. Last year I began plans for a hunt in RSA. My little 308 was enough for PG (barely) but I needed a larger bore rifle for the large horny beasts and a buffalo. While searching for a 416 Rigby, I found a 375HH that matched my 308 in Anchorage, Alaska and bought it. While tuning up the 375, I realized that it was a pussy cat and began looking at some larger rifles. While watching an auction site, I bid on and won a J P Sauer mod90 in 458WM with only one bid. I bid because the nice Swarovski scope on it was worth more than the minimum bid. So, I had a heavy gun. This past week, I committed to purchase a CZ550 also in 458WM. Why? Because I have become addicted to large heavy recoiling rifles and am concerned that this could lead to shopping for double rifles that I also do not need. I am told that electric shock therapy may ease the symptoms of my illness, lol.
PS: Now when I go deer hunting, I look at my itty bitty 308 and put it back in the truck and grab the 375 just for fun.
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. I was looking at its twin brother in .416 Wby. My recoil hammered brain is failing me. 
