I know what you mean. My father is 77 and can shoot rings around me. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
I remember an article years ago in Guns and Ammo about the 7 X 57 Mauser. Evidently a guy named Bell used one to become the greatest elephant hunter of all time. I've wanted one ever since. I just got a Lend-Lease .303 British from a buddy though so the rest of my surplus rifle collection will have to wait.
Regards, Vince