You've got it rattler. Just takes patience, and educate yourself as much as possible before you take the plunge.
When you consider the cost of a good continental SxS shotgun, and a single shot rifle separately, which is basically what you're getting, the price of a drilling isn't that bad. Granted, both are compromises, the shotgun isn't going to be a lively 6 or 6-/12 pound gun, and the rifle is generally good for only 2-3 shots in a row, before it starts to walk off target, but a guy should have his knife out by then anyway.
Not everyone's cup of tea, but if it is, they are very satisfying to hunt with.
Jeff
