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ALF, I have known Butch for several years, and as far as I know he only made one O/U double rifle, under duress from a gun writer, and swore to me he would never make another. That rifle was made on a RUGER RED LABLE, and chambered for a wildcat, a 9.3X74R brass necked up to use .375 bullets.
ALF , I just recieved a PM from 300H&H who pointed me to an add for a Red Lable conversion chambered for the 300 H&H cartridge. With that add stateing the rifle was a Searcy, I guess I will have to eat crow on the above quote by me! It seem Butch made at least one more, and now I assume maybe more on the Red Lable!
OK! OK! Thats the second mistake I made since the only other one, back in 1943, DAMN!![]()
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First, please point out what words I used to 'denigrate' someone for using a vintage double. I challenge you to find such words. It seems as if you are perceiving insult where none exists. So prove your point or spare the sanctimonious lecture.
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And as far as Mac's 'mine is better than yours' comment, he seems to be focused on getting his feelings hurt rather than concentrating on the strength of the various rifles, which is the issue here.
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First, please point out what words I used to 'denigrate' someone for using a vintage double. I challenge you to find such words. It seems as if you are perceiving insult where none exists. So prove your point or spare the sanctimonious lecture.
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And as far as Mac's 'mine is better than yours' comment, he seems to be focused on getting his feelings hurt rather than concentrating on the strength of the various rifles, which is the issue here.
As you can see, I have not denigrated anyone for using a vintage double, and I take offense at the false accusation.
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Some feel it necessary to make excuses for the relative weakness of vintage doubles, but no one needs to make excuses for vintage 1914 and 1917 Enfields. Enfields can fire the latest Ultramag or the hottest cartridge from Weatherby, Lazzeroni.
Personally I think a vintage double can be very nice to handle, but it is a serious mistake to believe that a vintage double is somehow better than current offerings when for strength, safety, durability and accuracy, modern doubles are where it's at.
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Jim, I did not intend to start and argument and I feel my statements were misunderstood. There have been a lot of unnecessary pot shots taken on double brands and vintages across a couple of forums which appears to put all of us on edge. Best wishes and good shooting.