Understanding the regulation of double barrel rifles
I am having a hard time understanding exactly how this is supposed to be. Some manufacturers will stipulate regulation at 50m or yards others(often German)70 meters or yards and then others with...
View ArticleEnter the Universe of Double Rifles & Firearms from Verney-Carron
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Enter the Minefield of Double Rifles from Baikal
Sometimes, archeologists dig even in gun shops, and so I did. I fund a box, covered with dust since 2008. I suscected a treasure and payed 599 €. View attachment 328731 View attachment 328732 View...
View ArticleRegulating an over/under in 9,3x74R
Hi Folks, I hope you might be able to help advise me on why I'm having so much trouble getting my 9,3x74R over/under to regulate. Perhaps I just haven't tried enough bullet weights/velocity...
View ArticleMark Sullivan shows us how to handle a Double Rifle
It's a slow Saturday. I found this video and wasn't sure I should post it here or in the humor forum. One of the moderator will correct it, if it's wrong. I can't imagine spending 10 or 14 days in the...
View ArticleFirst Double Rifle, a project
I'm happy to have found and purchased my first double rifle even though it's missing something vitally important! It's a well made Belgium, Anson & Deeley boxlock ejector in .375 Flanged NE, built...
View ArticleWhat makes a double go OUT of regulation???
Hi Folks, Here is a question for the double rifle experts... What are the possible causes for a double rifle to go OUT of regulation? I have a 1969 Franz Sodia 9,3x74R O/U, which is not shooting as I...
View ArticleKrieghoff Big Five vs. Heym 88 or 89 vs. Blaser S2
I have been reading about more "affordable" DR lately. What piques my interests are mostly German DRs as I am not too familiar with French or Italian made DRs and I don't want to mortgage my house for...
View ArticleHow many double rifles do you own?
How many of you own more than one double? What's in your battery?
View ArticleKahles Red Dot
Here are some pics of my KGun with the new Kahles red dot sight installed by J.J. Perodeau. He is brilliant! Regards, Philip View attachment 344633 View attachment 344634
View ArticleMeasuring length of pull on a double rifle?
Gentlemen, Can someone clarify the correct method of measuring length of pull on a double rifle?.... I ask because given there are 2 triggers I'm not sure the correct points to measure from. Thanks,
View ArticleConvince Me I Am Wrong
Is a nicely balanced double rifle chambered in .450/400 Nitro Express just about the best medicine for Buffalo there is?
View ArticleDouble Rifle Handling Standards...
Finally after an 18 day wait CA DOJ release my Heym 88B in .500 NE to me. I won't be able to take it to the range until middle of next week due to work commitments. However, as a USPSA competitor I am...
View ArticleHelp - What is in this J Rigby Case
Can someone help me with what is in this case. I obviously see the stock, barrel, snap caps. What are the other four items with screw driver type handles? The three circular containers? T - Handle? Two...
View ArticleCan a 30-06 Over under Rifle be re-bored to 9.3x62
Have a friend wanting to sell his OU 30-06 Merkel , I told him I was looking for one in 9.3x62 . He went on to say that most 30-06 can be rechambered for the 9.3x62 cal, Would this actually be possible...
View ArticleSnap Caps
What are people's views on the use of snap caps in double rifles? Does any one use them (two pairs) for practicing / rehearsing firing/reloading? (Apologies if this has been covered before.)
View ArticleRed dot or reflex sight for double rife
I have a Sabatti double rifle in .470 and want to add an red dot or reflex sight to rifle. My eyes are not what the use to be. I hopefully have hunt to Zimbabwe in late September for elephant and...
View ArticleCaliber for my Double Rifle
I've been doing my homework learning about Doubles for a year or two and I'm debating which caliber for mine. So I thought I would test the waters from this august group. The rifle will be for animals...
View Article.500 vs .577 vs .600 NE
Hi all, I know this is gonna sound kinda touché, but I have a problem deciding on which double rifle caliber to go with. When looking at ammo availability and affordability, the .500 NE is clearly the...
View Article577x500 #2
Does anybody have a good nitro for black load using a 440gr. bullet? Standard 40% rule with 4198 or ?
View ArticleRefinished Double Rifles
Good evening. When I browse some of the DRs listed on GI, etc. I see some rifles that have been refinished. Some of the names mentioned are Turnbull, Chris Soyza, or just generic verbiage of "100%...
View ArticleSmall Bore Double Rifles
I have recently become very interested in the concept of owning a small bore double rifle. Does anyone here own a double rifle in a small bore cartridge? Pictures would be highly appreciated of course.
View ArticleMy first Double Rifle
Picked up my first double rifle last friday. It`s a Heym 88b in .375 H&H from 1985. I´ve been waiting for it to come back from the gunsmith who has mounted an Aimpoint H2, 2 MOA on it. The rifle...
View ArticleA new toy for Cal
Fellas: While I have been selling off much of my collection of double rifles (15 gone in the past 15 months) but when one comes along that is a “must have” well, the spirit is willing but the flesh is...
View ArticleDoes anyone know anything about this double rifle?
The Rizzini Rhino Express in 470 NE or 500 NE. I know these guys make fairly good shotguns, but I'd never heard of their double rifles until I saw it mentioned on another forum. As far as looks go, it...
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Anyone have experience with a Sabatti BIG 5 EDL
I recently saw that sabatti had come out with an upgraded version of their classic big 5 double, called the Big Five Classic Safari EDL. Anyone ever handled or fired of these? I wonder if they've...
View ArticleFalling block doubles
I see there have been a few one-off developments of a falling block double, but does anyone know of plans afoot to make one commercially? If so, I will be in line, it is such a great concept
View ArticleAcceptable accuracy for Double Rifles
First off if there is an older thread that answers my question please direct me to it. I am helping CAustin get into reloading. One of the firearms he has is a 140 Merkel in 470 N.E. For this rifle...
View Article12ga, 10ga, 8ga, 4ga FH; 585HE, 700HE; Big Bores--
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...
View ArticleLight Doubles
Doubles are very special rifles, that carry a lot of clout as well as history to back that up. Rudy Mola wrote an article some time ago on the Dawning Of The Light Double. Which of you is into this...
View ArticleMy first double rifle!
Today I have been inducted into your ranks! It's been a lot of saving, planning, shopping, comparing, researching and, finally, buying but I now have my first double rifle, a Chapuis 450/400. I cannot...
View ArticleBought my daughter a double combination today
I bought my daughter a double combination today. Savage model 2400 12ga 2 3/4 -308 Win combination. It looks well built and apart from some dings on the stock(safe queen) seems un-fired. It also has...
View ArticleWish to get 20 gauge shotgun barrels for my Simpson
I have a Simpson sxs DR IN .303 BRITISH. It is a perfect rifle for most of my hunting. However the season is very short. I usually get my buck whitetail in archery season, then a doe in muzzle loader...
View ArticlePurdey 450/400 express (10,3x60R)
Hey folks. I have recieved a fair offer on this Purdey doublerifle. I have been in the marked for a smallbore/lowpowered english doublerifle for awhile. Power wise its on-par with the .44Magnum and RWS...
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How to have your day go to crap
Well the day started off great, went to the range and shot a couple of my small bolt guns, tested some loads and in general had a great session. Came home and cleaned them and was putting them back in...
View ArticleDouble rifle regulation issue
Hello all! Well I took my double out to the field to try it at 50 yards. Long story short I must be doing something really wrong and I dont know what. The closest group I got was 6 inches, 4 inches...
View ArticleLooking for a double rifle in South Africa
Does anybody know of a double for sale in SA? 500NE or a 470NE
View ArticleNew Double
I recently worked a deal with Champlin Arms for a Krieghoff 500/416 double. I believe that doubles should have a rimmed round and it gives the same ballistics as the 416 Rigby/REM/Ruger class of...
View ArticleI think this one is ready to hunt!
I’ve been doing some practise shooting and fine-tuning handloads for my Beretta Silver Sable 9.3x74R. My hand loads can’t quite match this level of accuracy yet, but when Norma factory loaded 286gr....
View ArticleBlue Dot
What is the formula for Blue Dot in a bore rifle ie 12 bore with 750 gr bullet?
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