My opinion, worth what it cost, 405 Winchester is a great cartridge. Most double rifles are foreign and foreign caliber more suitable. Prices of double rifles weak you could probably buy a 400/450 less than converting a Parker.
Best action for the 405 is the 1885 Winchester High Wall. No issues with anything, plenty strong and a factory original caliber. 1895 Winchester too but I never could get to like the action. Less money Ruger # 1 which could be the best for hunting due to the Ejector. Never shot a moose but doubt if a real fast 2nd shot is needed. Good single shot can be reloaded very fast, not as fast as 2nd shot out of a double rifle. In a single shot 405 is not limited to the factory 300 gr bullet. I know several guys using the 405 case (calling it a 40/70) with 400 gr bullets in BPCS. It can be loaded to 400/450 ballistics in a strong action. 400 gr bullet at 2100 fps or so would need a well stocked gun.
At the Fall Vintage Cup I helped run the Double and Single shot rifle event. It's amazing how well some of the experienced shooters handle a single shot. Follow up shot accurate and plenty of time to re load and place the bullet properly. They shoot double rifles pretty good too.
William
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