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Re: My Searcy takes shape!
11 September 2004, 11:58
FjoldRe: My Searcy takes shape!
I'm jealous Judge. I'm trying to buy a left hand M70 safari for my first big (?) bore gun and I just dream of a Searcy. I didn't know that he was right over the hill from me in Boron though. I'm going to have to arrange a visit one of these days.
11 September 2004, 11:51
NONEIIA very nice piece of wood indeed judge looks like a good pick.
James F. Nixon III
11 September 2004, 12:02
ErikDJudgeG,
That wood is nice enough to almost be naughty! Pure gun porn! I bet you can hardly wait to get it home.
Erik D.
11 September 2004, 12:24
JudgeGThe amazing thing about the wood is that it wasn't an upgrade.
11 September 2004, 13:42
JudgeGAndre':
It is the PH model. When it came time to start building it, Butch sent me an e-mail with pictures of five blanks that he had set aside for the PH stocks. I took a look at them and chose the one pictured. I knew I was getting something special, but I didn't know that it was a perfect "fudge swirl", better than Baskin & Robins. To be honest, all the blanks were of super quality and I picked the one with the best combination of a straight grain in the grip and figure in the butt.
"Is this the $9500 model?", you ask. Yep, and if it shoots like Ray's, it will be worth every penny of it to me. A super strong rifle that'll shoot monolithics and X-bullets without restiction, that also will shoot over-counter-ammo and will be around 100 years from now as my English double has so survived.
I just hope that one of my daughers marries a fellow who will appreciate it as an heirloom.
I can hardly wait.
11 September 2004, 13:53
JefferyDenmarkJudge
Thanks for the info.
maybe one of your daugters will turn out to be the next Natasha Illum Berg
Then she can use it.
I think that The PH model from Butch is a good buy worth more then you pay for it.
I lok forward to seeing the rifle when it is all done.
Cheers,
Andr�
11 September 2004, 14:18
D HunterJudge please post pictures of your daughters. I am married as of now but there are lawyers out there that can fix that. I will treasure that rifle like it was one of your grandchildren. I promise.
Good hunting. "D"
11 September 2004, 14:45
lawndartIf I just promise to take care of the gun can we forget about the marriage thing? S**t what am I saying? You are going to out live me.
JCN
11 September 2004, 15:07
mstarlingJudgeG,
My Searcy is an older one ... the field grade ... but the wood is nearly as nice, and it shoots like a "house of fire." I do believe you're gonna love it!
Hope you got some of the last of the MAST brass ... after this it gets more expensive for all of us.
You might try the 500 gr FPGC bullet from Ballisti-Cast molds. I sent some to Ray. They work, and kill deer handsomely well (a lot like a hot 45/70 ... perish the thought).
Enjoy it when it arrives!
11 September 2004, 15:42
surestrikeJudge,
I love mine. It is one of the most accurate rifles I own. It groups with any kind of ammunition and it's as stout as a double rifle can be. Mine is a field grade and it is quite nice looking as well.
This thing groups so tight you have tosee it to believe it. At 50 yards it'll touch holes out of both barrels. And it does the same thing at 100 yards. It shoots tighter groups than my .458Lott model 70 does at 100 yards.
11 September 2004, 17:34
mehulkamdarBeautiful rifle. It looks splendid now and is sure to look exquisitely beautiful when completed.
Good hunting!
11 September 2004, 19:34
ForrestBQuote:
I just hope that one of my daughers marries a fellow who will appreciate it as an heirloom.
Post pictures of your girls. I'm happily married but, with that progress picture and that invitation, you've got me thinking. 
11 September 2004, 20:57
formerflyerAs to Surestrike's post, that his Searcy shoots tighter groups than his .458 Lott M70, I've shot both of them and agree, that Searcy is a phenomenal shooter. Of course, if his Lott weighed more than 7 lbs and didn't force you to drain the blood out of your sinuses every 6 rounds or so, then it might group tighter still. . . .
;-)
It is a beautiful rifle, fit and finish up to the standard of the medium or high grade English doubles, and unbelievable accuracy. I was proud to have him back me up on my buffalo this summer.
12 September 2004, 02:54
ScrollcutterJudgeG
Nice rifle and good luck with it on your deer and especially the buff.
Great looking stock, BTW.
12 September 2004, 13:22
JudgeGJohan:
It's a .470 N.E. I've asked Butch to regulate it for his 2250 fps load with 500 grain Woodleighs.
As to the daughter(s). I have two. They are beautiful. I would consider a match with a family with ten thousand acres in the Hill Country of Texas or a Gulfstream G-V or better (no cramped legs and sufficient fuel to non-stop to Dar.) Crown princes of solvent states can also apply.
12 September 2004, 12:52
<JOHAN>JudgeG
Very nice looking piece of wood. I guess Ray will be green with envy and will offer you all kinds of "trades" get hold of it
What caliber did you chose?
I'm would definately appriciate a nice double. Do you have any pictures of your daughters
Cheers
/ JOHAN
