Finally got my double gun!
After waiting years and looking at all the options and asking everyone’s thoughts I’ve bought a new Krieghoff .470. I’ve visited Alamo Sporting Arms in San Antonio and handled their guns at every show...
View ArticleHow to sight in a Bergstutzen O/U rifle with 2 different caliber barrels?
I have been thinking about a Bergstutzen rifle for a while. It makes for a interesting hunting rifle concept but, I cannot find any information on the internet with regards to sighting in. The...
View ArticleMerkel 140AE 450-400
I have been offered a Merkel 140AE in 450-400 Nitro Express 3" that I am considering for a hunt for buffalo and elephant in 2019. It has been fitted with EAW turn in scope mounts, and a Burris fastfire...
View ArticleThoughts on a "Bergstutzen" O/U-two different calibers in the same barrel...
I have been looking at this rifle and think it is a great idea for a all round PG rifle. The Krieghoff is available with fully adjustable barrels(windage and elevation) can be adjusted for both barrels...
View ArticleFirst double rifle
Hi everyone, after saving my pennies I'm looking to get into my first double rifle which has been a long time dream of mine. I know this very question has been asked hundreds of times already, but I'm...
View Articlemy .470 lang double before and after being restocked and refinished by j...
i bought the rifle as it was being restocked. i had phoned paul up for a quote on a heym, but he told me about this rifle, and emailed me some pics of the new stock being fitted and i thought what the...
View ArticleFriend's double 500 NE
My friend, Baz has just dropped in to show his new 500 NE double. The timber is Turkish walnut. I have never held a double before and I am very surprised just how heavy it is. Baz will test fire on...
View ArticleVariance in Double Rifle Regulation?
Suppose I order a high quality double in 500 NE and the maker regulates the barrels to hit at point of aim with one brand of bullets. I get the rifle, fire that brand of bullets in it and both barrels...
View ArticleOptic for Merkel 140
I have been putting my new Merkel 140-2 450-400NE through the paces and discovered it shoots low except with the 75 yard leaf, which is well forward of the 50 yard leaf and express site. This got me...
View ArticleFirst Handloads for Searcy .470NE
Well today was my third trip out with the Searcy, but first time with loads I built. Along with the rifle came a nice big box of goodies. This included a bunch of 500gr Woodleigh RN softs and primed...
View ArticleAny PHs using a Krieghoff Classic double?
I wonder whether any PH is using a Krieghoff double. Some people very much dislike the cocking device. How is that with the professional hunters?
View ArticleDouble rifle in .450/400 NE 2 3/8" aka 10,3x60R
...recently shot at egun, Germany. Made by gunsmith Jens Antes, Nauheim, Germany. View attachment 186525 View attachment 186526 View attachment 186527
View ArticleDouble rifle with a differance
I have quite a few different rifles. I also own and use a few not so ordinary doubles. A poor mans double slug shotgun with 24 inch barrels, a 9.3x74R/12ga combination and a 7x65R/12ga combination....
View ArticleHeym or Varney Carron?
My wife a Zimbabwe LPH feels it is time to move up to a .470. At this time she shoots a Heym .450-400 which she loves. After examing both at Safai Outdoors in RSA. I believe the Heym is stronger, but...
View ArticleDouble Searcy 500 NE
This is the result of a 500 grain bullet hit a wild pig at around 26 meters. Do you think it’s up to the task?
View ArticleDouble Rifle With A Difference
I have quite a few different rifles. I also own and use a few not so ordinary doubles. A poor mans double slug shotgun with 24 inch barrels, a 9.3x74R/12ga combination and a 7x65R/12ga combination....
View ArticleHeym or Verney Carron?
My wife a Zimbabwe LPH feels it is time to move up to a .470. At this time she shoots a Heym .450-400 which she loves. After examing both at Safai Outdoors in RSA. I believe the Heym is stronger, but...
View ArticleMerkel model 140AE 450-400 3" NE
I'm excited and had to share. I just took delivery of a new Merkel double rifle. I was unable to handle it before purchase, and was a little worried about the fit, but I am extremely happy with how it...
View ArticleAlaska double rifle shoot is a month away
Double Rifle Shooters: Important change and update. Birchwood has canceled our shoot as they are hosting an event and won't allow us to shoot on May 5th. Rather than change the date as many have their...
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Krieghoff Classic
I just bought this rifle. It`s a Krieghoff Classic Big five and the caliber is 375 H&H Mag, Sorry it's not a flanged. I know this should have been a 450/400 or something heavier, but I got a...
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