while I think about it, I might as well clarify what my "custom" .416 Taylor entailed. The rifle originally was a tired pre '64 model 70 .264 FWT. The barrel was pulled, and a Krieger barrel installed. Basically, the barrel swap, and check for proper head space and function, and adding hidden x bolts in the stock was just about all. I had this beater .264FWT, and a dead Super Grade stock (with pad) so the parts/pieces were available for the switch to the .416 Taylor. This was all accomplished for about what a standard model 70 would've cost in 1987 dollars. The rifle was such a hit, my wife suggested I sell her model 70 .375H&H SG, and have another .416Taylor built for her. She is 5'6" 130lbs, and swears the Taylor has no more recoil (her estimate) that the .375H&H. Well, it must work...she shot two buffalo, and one elephant plus plains game with HER rifle. Having my wife enjoy African hunting as much as I, is a special experience.
