B. Searcy 500/416 NE

May 19, 2015, 1:03 pm

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this is a continuation of the discussion in the "Chapuis or Merkel?" thread.

a recap, my Sabatti 450/400 NE 3" was having trouble so I decided to send it back. while searching for a new rifle in 450/400 NE 3" I stumbled across this gem in a caliber ive been interested in. after a number of emails and a phone call, me and the seller agreed on a price.

I do not have the rifle yet and probably wont get it for 3-4 weeks due to both me and the seller having busy schedules. but im sure it will...

B. Searcy 500/416 NE

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May 24, 2015, 12:57 am

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Hi friends,

here I post you here two videos (from mutch more, that you will find at the new 150 years Heym DVD) from Heym, about their double rifles (and some other, specialy the Heym Expres made by Ralf Martini).

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A video about the Heym challenge in 2013.


B.)
A Video about Peter Dafner, a famous german PH, using his great Heym .500 NE in different areas in Africa.


I wish you mutch fun and best wishes to Chris,...

Two new videos about Heym double rifles

Best double rifle manufacturer for .600 NE?

June 1, 2015, 4:05 am

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Looking into some double rifles, any suggestions for .600 NE?

CZ 416 Rigby

June 5, 2015, 6:58 pm

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The only CZ I'd even consider (stock and all, after having been sent to AHR for a new trigger, bolt handle, 3-position safety, and bolt shroud, of course). Would probably knock her down to 23" barrel, too, and add a NEGC front sight.

http://www.realguns.com/archives/175.htm

http://www.realguns.com/archives/179.htm

New Double .577NE | 600NE | 700NE

June 13, 2015, 2:43 am

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So after an interesting conversation with Mark Sullivan on doubles and makes the other day:

"my grandmother shoots a .500NE and a .470NE is great for squirrels or rabbits"... "I don't allow Blaser or Krieghoff in my camp" (due to the way the safety mechanism works).

I am stuck on the below: Hyem or Verney Carron in a .577NE
.577 NE more practical in performance/weight/handling than 600NE. Given the option I would rather shoot a 700NE than a 600 due to better powder burn/speed from 50MBG...

New Double .577NE | 600NE | 700NE

Woodward "Automatic" underlever double rifle in .300 H&H Flanged..

June 13, 2015, 9:03 pm

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I looked at one today....boy what a beauty, clearly a best gun with lovely scroll all over and a faboulus piece of walnut.
Extra lock on safety lever, leather covered recoil pad etc....a beauty..

I know the firm was bought by Purdey in 1949...but who can fill me in on these rifles..?

What calibres where they made in..? Are they sought after..?

Purdey Doucle Rifle Dream

June 14, 2015, 12:50 pm

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My favorite, of everything (except perhaps caliber). Jones underlever, Beesley self-opening action, Purdey rose and scroll, luscious wood, 1902 vintage, etc. For the money, it's an incredible rifle (at any price it's an incredible rifle, but at $38,500, in my mind, it is an absolute steal).

http://www.sitemason.com/page/ciafgA

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Hollis and Manton

June 14, 2015, 1:38 pm

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How do Hollis and Manton rank in the world of double rifles?
Imagine them in .470, obviously each condition could be different but let's say they similar. Over and above the famous names of H&H with Purdey, I see lots of others which people consider good collector pieces. So thought I would see where these two fit in.

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.450 no2 Lang Double Rifle. Stunning!

June 15, 2015, 10:52 am

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This will be the last I post for a while. Enjoy this 1904 Lang .450 no2., 24-inch barrels, weighs a petite 10 pounds, replacement pad to my pull, super wood and engraving, and a good history of beging in Kenya for 52 years when it was returned to the factory for repairs in 1956.

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318 Westley Richards Calibre Double Rifle -- But

June 17, 2015, 9:58 am

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Hi Guys just want to show off !

Just purchased my first double rifle !

A BSW Suhl Feb 1938 Manufacture - Mint condition - subsequently Austrian Re Proof , Post war I assume !

in 318 WR have not been able to find another anywhere on the net made by Simpson or Suhl in that calibre ?


Appealing to you wiser and more knowledgeable folks if you have any further information.


Rifle arriving later this week with kynochammunition.co.uk for checking and indeed regulating !


Already got...

318 Westley Richards Calibre Double Rifle -- But

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June 21, 2015, 5:07 am

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A great new Video about the german PH Peter Dafner and his Heym double:

Zimbabwe Elephant Hunting 2015 with PD SAFARIS

Why Not A Double Rifle?

June 24, 2015, 6:20 pm

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This poll was requested by DUGABOY1 from "Those thinking about buying a first double rifle" thread.

Which of these answers most suits your reason or reasons for not considering a double rifle as your hunting rifle for all big game hunting in North America?

You may select one or more reasons...

Sabatti double rifle hunt

June 26, 2015, 8:52 am

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View attachment 43787 Finally had a chance to try my sabatti out on some large game. Performed flawlessly. 60 yard running shot, the bullet hit the mark right where I aimed. The weight of a the sabatti was nice to carry around weighs less than my wife's 470 capstick. Anybody else out there hunted with sabatti double rifles or a 470 capstick? Would like to see pictures.

Acquired a 500 Nitro for Black - now what?

June 28, 2015, 11:12 pm

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i got a vintage Brit box lock in 500 nitro for black. It's regulation load appears to be a 440gr .510" bullet and 55gr of cordite. In my search it seems that woodleigh makes a jacketed bullet and that is the entire suite of options for this caliber?

-how can I affordably regulate this gun?

-do they make solids?

-is this gun with a soft point ethical for Cape buffalo?

-it has 5 folding leafs from 100-500 yards. Do I infer that it should regulate to shoot parallel and NOT cross at 50?

How...

Acquired a 500 Nitro for Black - now what?

Double rifle for the Big Five in .470 Nitro Express

June 30, 2015, 12:21 am

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Good afternoon everyone
I would like some advice if possible.
I'm hoping too hunt the big five in a few years if still possible.
I put my eyes on a double rifle in .470 Nitro Express complete handmade by a Belgium gun maker.
Is this a good caliber too go for the big five or too heavy for leopard and lion?
The reason that is ask it is because if I order now I have my gun end 2017.
I takes about 640 hours too make the gun.
Thanks in advance
Stefan

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Double Rifle Load Regulation

July 4, 2015, 1:12 pm

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Gents:
I'm new here and I'll try to post with a photo to experiment a bit.
Anyway, it's interesting to see a double rifle change its target grouping as the powder charge changes. Most vintage double can be made to shoot well by playing with the load--either the powder type, powder charge, bullet weight, bullet style--or all four.

A mate bought a .577-500 double from me a short while ago and came to my home to shoot it for the first time. He did the shooting and I recommended the load. We...

Double Rifle Load Regulation

Double Rifle Triggers

July 5, 2015, 7:49 pm

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Double rifles with 2 triggers, which trigger is pulled first, front or back? Reasons for doing so. Would appreciate any comments and advice.

Thanks,

Greg

Navy Arms Mark IV Kodiak 45-70 24 SxS Double Rifle

July 5, 2015, 8:12 pm

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found one of these for sale and its got me curious, are these rifles any good or just unregulated junk?

looks like its made by Pedersoli which usually makes "ok" firearms but im not sure about a double. any one have any experience with these guns?

thanks
-matt

12ga, 10ga, 8ga, 4ga FH; 585HE, 700HE; Big Bores--

July 6, 2015, 2:05 am

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I'm visiting here to talk about the 12ga From Hell and
other developements it has led to.Nice site you folks have.
I'm with a group of experimenters passing on the years of
info and pictures to all gun nuts around the net, about
12ga From Hell and other big bores. We have posted some
round the net about our many ideas we have implemented for
12ga,10ga,8ga,4ga,28ga,20ga,16ga, and my 585HE/700HE wildcats.

The idea for the 12ga FH, and the first gun built for it,
was Rob Garnicks on another...

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Older Searcy on BSS frame

July 7, 2015, 3:41 pm

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Good evening gents,

I've read a lot of articles on Searcy's and most have been positive. But most refer to the newer ones that are based off his action. I'm seeing a few of the original Searcy's that were based off BSS frames for good prices. But I don't hear many reviews on them. The main thing I've heard is they were "clubby" but that doesn't bother me too much. Does anyone have experience with the older Searcy's? No idea how many rounds the one in looking at has through it but it looks...

Older Searcy on BSS frame