Three most classic three rifle battery for Africa

Mauser 98 type B 7x57, CZ 550FS in 9.3x62, and a Boss double in 470 NE. Got the first 2 and dreaming of the third.
 
Depending on the target I can choose from:

- 500NE double rifle
- .416 Rigby bolt action rifle
- .375H&H double rifle with spare 7x65r barrels
- 7x64 bolt action rifle
- 12b Joseph Lang Afrindia paradox
 
22 Magnum
7mm Rem. Mag
.416 Rigby
 
As it happens, I have three classic African rifles

9.3x62
375 H&H
416 Rigby
 
6.5x53R A&N Steyr/Mannlicher bolt
.318 Express Vickers LTD bolt
450/400 3" R.B. Rodda Double

This is what I took, less the 6.5, on my first safari. I wish I had taken the 6.5 but decided two guncases could be a hassle.
 

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Should you at all have any interest in hunting with me and want to discuss different options please do not hesitate to contact me and we can set something up.
Hyde Hunter wrote on malcome83's profile.
where are you located? I would be happy to help you with you doing the reloading but I will only load for a very few real close friends as posted before liability is the problem. but will help you.
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A two minute video I made of our recent Safari. I think it turned out well
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