DGR Rifle Choice

03 December 2012, 00:02

470Evans

DGR Rifle Choice

Mike,

The choice is easy, #3. But why are you showing my Holland and not yours?

Btw, it shoots fantastic!

03 December 2012, 00:58

MJines

I did not want anyone to think I was biased.

The .404 is not mine either. There is something very special about a Holland and Holland double.

03 December 2012, 01:59

Pyzda

MJines

As long as you own the one in the middle (NUMBER TWO) it's OK.

It is the only one I would gave a second thought.

BUT ONLY with the changes I've mentioned above.

Pyzda

03 December 2012, 02:06

BaxterB

quote:
There is something very special about a Holland and Holland double.

Which is why it is the only option of the three...

03 December 2012, 02:43

MJines

quote:
Originally posted by Pyzda:
MJines

As long as you own the one in the middle (NUMBER TWO) it's OK.

It is the only one I would gave a second thought.

BUT ONLY with the changes I've mentioned above.

Pyzda

As I told Todd, ugly rifles need love too . . . just not my love.

03 December 2012, 03:35

Pyzda

MJines

I would rather have the ugliest and the heaviest rifle as long as it works 100% and has the right bore and horsepower.

18"/22" barrel, .585"< 10-15000 fp. of energy would do.

I don't give a fuck about the wood (colour, beautyfull fine totally useless checkering or the traditional lines, finish or shine).

As long as it is a steel reinforced strong wood stock, that fits.

No muzzle brakes, No scopes.

Peep sights only.

Pyzda

03 December 2012, 05:31

LionHunter

#3 The H&H double. Wouldn't be my first choice of caliber nor bbl. length, but it is a H&H DR.

03 December 2012, 05:34

MJines

That's fine, no problem. Your prerogative, some guys like ugly girls too.

Look at the bright side, two other people, out of eighty-two, agree with you.

03 December 2012, 06:53

Pyzda

MJines

I was always the one who was about THE PERFORMANCE, and not the appearance.

The next thing about the ugly girls is simple; Some prefer to be going home happy rather than hard.

I have to remember the other two.

So what, else is new?

Pyzda

03 December 2012, 09:45

ozhunter

I'll have the performance of a well made Double in 45+cal over a noisy plastic push-feed magnum Magnum any day of the week (plus nights if required) for hunting Big game in Jesse and double that if in early season Jesse.

03 December 2012, 13:05

Pyzda

Ozhunter

That bloke next to you definitely loves to have some barrel length.

What cal. was it?

Pyzda

03 December 2012, 13:27

ozhunter

An old Cogswell 375. He now owns a 470.

03 December 2012, 13:55

Don Edwards

I'll continue drooling over the GORGEOUS .404 bolt rifle, but when it's time to go hunting in the morning up in "the Valley"....I'll pick up the H&H double.
IMHO: # 2 is a "Stunt-gun". Perfect choice for someone who wants to do a "Stunt-hunt". I suspect it was built by JD Jones simply "because he could". I like JD, and recognize his many contributions...but that POS ain't one of them.

03 December 2012, 16:04

Rusty

Mike, you can take my "Long Barrel" 404 Jeffery if you need one!

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03 December 2012, 16:35

HBH

Oh don't worry the 404 will be going again in June, even if it's braced up with a lowly Heym double. If I had the H&H it would be first thing in the tuff pack.

03 December 2012, 17:05

BEGNO

.404 for me. I prefer its versatility. I have taken an Ele with .404 so I know it will do any job you ask of it.

03 December 2012, 17:58

Joe-S

I would take the 404, 2nd the double, the 3rd Too much nolse and recoil
Joe

03 December 2012, 19:35

MARK H. YOUNG

To answer Mike's question I'd take the 404 just because of its greater versatility than the other two. The barrel length to me is not much of an issue. I have 19.5"-24" on my DGRs and I like them all.

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03 December 2012, 20:57

Michael Robinson

A Holland & Holland double rifle?

And some are not choosing it?

03 December 2012, 21:17

jjs

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
A Holland & Holland double rifle?

And some are not choosing it?

I would take the H&H double sell it and buy the 404 Jeffery...pocket the differnece and put towards a deposit for a Safari.

The other rifle (585?) I would not even remotely consider for anything....

03 December 2012, 21:56

p dog shooter

If one wants to put up the money I'll gladly take all three and test them out on differant animals.

Then give you my first hand report on what one worked the best.

I did vote for the 404 if it matters long barrel bolt guns hang really nice for off hand shots. Plus I perfer scopes for my not so perect eyes.

03 December 2012, 22:57

Tim Carney

Well, Mike, I have taken #3 to hunt elephant and buffalo. The 500/450 I took is mine,bought in South Africa in 1986, and the story of elephant is in the DGJ Vol XIII, no. 4 and Vol XIV, No. 1. It had much earlier done the work on my first buffalo hunt in the Mana Pools area.

As for No. 1 & 2, apart from using that clunky invention of Mr. Mauser, #2 hasthe most heinous contraption to have afield, a muzzle break! The .404 is, at least, a handsome rifle, but a 450/400 would be even more so -- and give the useful two very quick shots.

Regards, Tim

05 December 2012, 22:11

Atkinson

I voted on the double, one would be crazy to not take it..you could re-sell it and buy two of no. one and maybe 3 and a dozen of number 2..

However if on loan only, I would be perfectly happy with no.1 or no. 3...Id stay home before I'd take no.2

05 December 2012, 22:22

Wink

I voted for rifle Number One. My own similar rifle is versatile, light weight, low recoil, good looking and I shoot straight with it.

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06 December 2012, 03:27

458Win

I'd take the 404 for the simple reason that on any important hunt, and especially for dangerous game, it's always best to use a rifle that you are familiar with and shoot best.

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
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06 December 2012, 03:41

Biebs

Phil, that being one covered with Rustoleum in multiple colors, right??? :-)

06 December 2012, 06:21

WHITE HUNTER BLACK HEART

My experience with the .585 caliber has shown me that, with the possible exception of the .620 caliber slugs in proper bullet configuration, i.e. CEB or GSC, the .585's can't be beat for the big boys. Plus, that particular Nyati is just a perfect rifle for Jess or Mopane DG hunts.

Sorry I have been absent, gents, but, health issues have kept me down for a bit. Weight went from 245 to 176, but has now stabilized at a healthy 188.

Respects,

Phill

06 December 2012, 06:51

RIP

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Phil, that being one covered with Rustoleum in multiple colors, right??? :-)

And the barrel must be bobbed to 20 inches so it will not get Phil killed!!!

06 December 2012, 06:59

MJines

C'mon, surely there are one or two more mercy/pity votes out there for Rifle No. 2. Where are the People of Walmart big bore aficionados? Remember, ugly rifles need love too.

06 December 2012, 07:19

470Evans

quote:
Originally posted by LionHunter:
#3 The H&H double. Wouldn't be my first choice of caliber nor bbl. length, but it is a H&H DR.

I would argue the 500/450 is one of the best DR calibers, 480 gr bullet at 2100 fps with lower pressure then the 450 3.25. In fact, I sold a beautiful Holland 465 to buy this one. It has unlimited bullet selection from 300 to 500 grs, bottle neck case so it's easy to reload for and cases can be bought or made from 470 or 500 nitro cases. As for the 26" barrels, if you've handled a well balanced rifle with 26" tubes it's one of the best feeling rifles out there.

As you can tell, I really like this rifle

06 December 2012, 07:48

Todd Williams

quote:
Originally posted by 470Evans:

I would argue the 500/450 is one of the best DR calibers, 480 gr bullet at 2100 fps with lower pressure then the 450 3.25.

Maybe "one of" the best calibers but not THE BEST caliber! That being reserved to the 500NE!!

570gr bullet at 2150!! A significant step up in frontal area and energy without a significant step up in recoil or rifle weight!

06 December 2012, 09:27

Duckear

quote:
Originally posted by 465H&H:
I'd give my left nut for that H&H. Anyone want a well used left nut?

465H&H