IMHO the 700 action is a sacrilege to what a proper big bore rifle should be.
If it's not going to Africa, what's the diff? Why is a 300 or 338Mag push feed OK here in NA for all around hunting, but a 375 need to be CRF?
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As I stated, it is just my opinion, I am a bit nostalgic when it comes to rifles, especially the "express rifles" of the early 20th century, and I feel it is in a way paying homage to that time and place by having a rifle with close to the same set of features, and chambered in the same classic cartridges.
For me, I would not have a big bore built on anything other than a CRF, whether it be a Mauser 98, CZ 550, or Model 70.
Not saying that he 700 won't give satisfactory performance, I am simply stating that I enjoy owning and shooting classic style big bore rifles, and that includes the total package, right down to the claw extractor.
