So this question was going to come up soon or later. Is a control round feed for a cape buffalo needed? I can understand equipment in the way past may of had some issues of reliability but is that still the case? I have never had an issue with any of my 700's and I have shot my .338 Win Mag for 16 yrs. with no issue. I have a few 700's and Howa's (Wby Vanguard) I could rebarrel to 375 Ruger. I have no issue going the Winchester model 70 route and I have thought about the Kimber Talkeetna too.
I don't believe the CRF is a MUST, although I prefer CRF. My issues are with the 700 rifle as a whole. Brazed bolt handle, UNSAFE safety and worst of all, the flimsy, sheet metal extractor that is prone to breakage if allowed to get too dirty.
