Agree that the 7x61 S&H has a cool factor right in there with the 300 H&H. Interesting, and delivers the goods!
lotech, congratulations on building a superb hunting tool! From an old hunters point of view, you couldn't do better.
I am a fan of M Forbes. Running a business that requires real skills is infinitely more difficult in todays world as compared to a generation or two ago.
Finding a good gunsmith, or bakery, is a real challenge in our current world. But what a treat when you find one!


Imagine your grave on a windy winter night. You've been dead for 70 years.
It's been 50 since a visitor last paused at your tombstone.....
Now explain why you're in a pissy mood today.