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.
anything besides a kimber!
I think the CRF issue is not as plausible as it once was. Both Sako and Howa utilize the M16 extractor, considered one of the most reliable there is in a push feed receiver. When military designs are incorporated into hunting rifles it is for reliability and safety. I am not aware of any failures on the M16 extractor. It is considered much better than the Remington design. In fact there are now M16 extractor conversions kits for Remington bolts.
