.375 H&H over .375 Flanged, or for that matter .416 Rigby in a double
I've seen a good bit of cautionary advice saying don't buy a double in a cartridge without a rim, how much weight should I give this? I'm already set up for .375 H&H, brass is easily attainable,...
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 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 ArticleChapuis Armes Double Rifles
I've been on AH for almost a year and a half and have read a lot of posts discussing Double Rifles. Today I went to my local Cabelas Store and while going through their "Gun Library" ran across a...
View Article9.3x74R vs .375 Flanged Magnum
Some years ago I bought a Baikal 9.3x74R O/U. It's somewhat agricultural but has given me a taste for doubles and for the calibre. What I want to do is upgrade to a better quality rifle in SxS with...
View ArticleCopper fouling in my Verney-Carron
Hi all. I have a VC double in 450-400 NE and am in the process of cleaning the barrels. I've only put 4 rounds through it myself, as well as the ones fired at the proofhouse, so it has not had a lot of...
View ArticleEnter the Universe of Double Rifles & Firearms from Verney-Carron
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Merkel Doublerifle drilling 961L
Christmas present to my self, this is a fantastic firearm. Double rifle in caliber 30R Blaser, and shotgun caliber 20/76 Scope: Zeiss 1,1-6 x 24 V6 Mount: Eramatic last picture is from my shooting test...
View ArticleNot sure about a Double Rifle
Hi all. I’ve been looking at an antique double rifle online and am rather confused as to who is the actual maker. The side locks are engraved with J. Beattie, the action is stamped on the flats with P....
View ArticleOptics on a double rifle
I also got that age that my eyes don`t play along anymore, Using the opensight without glasses is impossible, and hunting with glasses are filled with problems, dust, dirt swet and such things that...
View ArticleDouble Rifle Load Development Shooting Distance
Hi, I've got a new .500 double that I'm having a hard time getting a load that doesn't cross. I've owned other doubles in the past up to .470, and I've never had such a hard time getting a double rifle...
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Simson Suhl Drilling 16x16 X 7x65R
Just a short time back I saw an ad in the AH Free Classifieds for a Simson Drilling in 16ga X 7x65R and am now the proud owner of this fine gun...
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Simson & Co. Suhl Trade Label
The subject label was created from old Simson documentation and it shows the entire plant/Fabrik site, early site, and the three pyramid emblem. It also lists other Simson products made there. On the...
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 ArticleEngraver Kathrin Nonn
I recently purchased this Krieghoff Classic Big 5 in .470 NE but it is still in shipment from the UK. The engraving is signed "KN" and my research to date indicates that Kathrin Nonn, an independent...
View ArticleVictor Sarasqueta Double Rifles
Came across a 1972 vintage Victor Sarasqueta double rifle in 375 H&H. It is a sidelock double and cosmetically it looks pretty good. I'm vaguely familiar with the name and their double shotguns,...
View ArticleKrieghoff Classic Big Five Pricing
So I have been wanting a double rifle ever since my return from Namibia last year. I have done a ton of research and handled a number of double rifles. Finally, I decided on a Krieghoff based on a...
View ArticleSabatti Safari Double Rifle
Hello all! I've been interested in a double rifle for some time, basically ever since reading about Jim Corbett and his famous tiger hunts. I recently came across a Sabatti Safari double in 450/400...
View ArticleJourney towards a double begins
Been kicking around the double rifle purchase for the last couple years. To be honest if Winchester would have made one I would had been an owner a long time ago. After visiting with forum members...
View ArticleIs there an industry standard for regulation loads in Double Rifles
Is there an industry standard for regulation loads in double rifles or does each manufacturer choose their own? If there is an industry standard what is the standard for .470 NE? If each manufacturer...
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