Bailey Bradshaw Rising Block DR- 500ne & 450-400ne
Hello all, I want to share the happiness of my acquiring a new double rifle, and tell you the story of acquiring it. Over the last 10 years, I've watched many posts on this forum and other forums about...
View ArticleHeym Model 89 in 500 NE
I was just informed that my new model 89 has cleared customs today and is at the importers store in Dallas! Ive been waiting a little over a year for this rifle to be completed so the news is very...
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 ArticleHeym 88 470NE for sale at egun.de
Just happened upon this gun while browsing through a German second hand guns web site. Heym 88 in 470NE. Perhaps some European members might be interested. I don’t know anything about the rifle, just...
View ArticleKreighoff Classic Big Five
After my last Buffalo excursion, I feel myself wanting another double rifle. After a lot of research, I keep coming back to the Kreighoff. I like the idea of the cocking safety feature, and the anti...
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 ArticleDifference between the 450/400 and the .450 3¼
Hello all! I am thinking that maybe it's time to take the plunge and pick up a double rifle. I have a nice bolt action .404 and the main thing holding me back was the overlap, I just couldn't get...
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 ArticleThoughts on This Verney-C O/U DR
Gents - would very much appreciate your thoughts on the DR in the link. The price seems to be reasonable enough that rolling the dice on something that is somewhat odd (read:has no resale market) may...
View ArticleThoughts on This Verney-C O/U Double Rifle
Gents - would very much appreciate your thoughts on the DR in the link. The price seems to be reasonable enough that rolling the dice on something that is somewhat odd (read:has no resale market) may...
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...
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