Double Rifle Purchase Advice
I am in the market for a Double in a dangerous game caliber. I have hunted Buffalo before in Africa and I want to go back to hunt Buffalo again and want a nice Buffalo rifle. I am booking a Dagestan...
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My choice of optics on my Double rifle for Africa hunt
For ordinary hunt i will use this Aimpoint Micro sight with 2 MOA, it`s excellent for shooting up to 100 meters. My second Choice is the Zeiss 1,1-4x24 HT... My choice of optics on my Double rifle for...
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A question of style or taste?
An engraver is working on a German Silver stock oval which will match the coin finish action of my Simson Suhl .405 WCF. The question is, where on the bottom of the butt stock does it go? Before or...
View ArticleNo drill/tap sling for a double
I am currently shooting a Sabatti in .500 NE, and it didn't come with sling mounts. It will be used for a variety of things, including backing up my wife on her first buff hunt next year. I'd like the...
View ArticlePulled The Trigger(s)
Yeah, both of them! Looks like the 450-400 NE will be my light rifle in the BVC next year. Hoping this rifle below will be along for the heavy lifting (Buffalo)....
View ArticleThe 700 Nitro Express from L'Atelier Verney-Carron
An exceptional double rifle caliber. Trailer from an upcoming show on seasons. The 700 Nitro Express from L'Atelier Verney-Carron by L'Atelier Verney-Carron posted May 14, 2018 at 4:35 PM
View ArticleMy trio of double rifles
Ok, so cheating slightly, but I do love a side by side, and I never tire of drooling over or better still shooting any of these three beauties! Left to right, Thomas Turner 16 bore Damascus. Holland...
View ArticleThose thinking about buying a first double rifle
Those thinking about buying a first double rifle. I believe that it is common in the USA that most folks think of a double rifle as either too expensive, or not suited to hunting anything smaller than...
View ArticleMerkel 141 Problem
Hello, I have been a fan of Merkel firearms for years. I currently own a 961L, a 96k and a 141. I bought the 141 ten years ago. It is chambered in 7x57r. I have hunted the Maine woods with it and taken...
View ArticleMerkel 141 Experiences
I was wondering if anyone owns or otherwise had experience with the Merkel 141 in any caliber. What are your impressions? I understand that regulation of the barrels can be adjusted by the shooter to...
View ArticleSxS vs. O/U for distance/accuracy?
Will an O/U be more accurate at a longer distance do to the sights being right over top of the barrel?
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Bought me a Krieghoff Classic in Caliber 470 NE
2 months ago I bought a Krieghoff Classic Big Five in cal 375 H&H Mag, this is a very fine rifle, and I used it on my hunt in South Africa last week. Shot Buffalo cow and 2 Bushbucks. ... Bought me...
View ArticleWoodleigh or Hornady bullets for 450-400 3" double?
I have posted previously about my new Merkel 140 in 450-400. I am just beginning to get used to this rifle, and have some questions for the more experienced members on here. It is regulated with the...
View ArticleEnter the Universe of Double Rifles & Firearms from Verney-Carron
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View ArticleMy venture into the World of double rifles 470 NE and 9.3x74R
I never really thought I would get a nice double rifle. After all, they are best for a stopping gun, to be carried by the PH on a truly Dangerous Game hunt. However on my last trip to Amarillo TX, I...
View ArticleBlaser S2
Any negatives on the Blaser S2 I got a friend that wants to get rid of one. He has a 470 nitro express and a 375 H&H barrel with it. My last ph on my last hunt in Africa had one and I really liked...
View ArticleBailey Bradshaw falling block double.
I was reading African X mag and found an article about Bailey Bradshaw falling block double rifles. Also looked at his web site. Has anyone had any experience with these doubles? According to the web...
View Article500 Nitro
Hi. I am new to double ownership and have found that by using a recommended load of 106 grains of AR 2209, with a 570 Woodleigh, sometimes it doesn't open easily. The other day I fired a right and a...
View ArticleMore than two shots.......
I was just wondering how often in a charge situation do you need more than 2 shots?? Or have the time to get off more than two? Be honest guys Id love to know.
View ArticleSimson & Co. Questions
Hello All. Hope everyone is doing well. Does anybody here have any experience with Simson & Co Suhl? A coworker is considering selling his double and I happen to have always wanted one of these pre...
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