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Re: My first double rifle!

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19 August 2004, 06:07
MacD37
Re: My first double rifle!
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Nitro,
Thanks for the input. I had never seen a hammer gun scoped, but wanted the opinion of someone more seasoned in doubles, such as yourself.
Ghost



I have one of the Pedersolis that has Warne QD rings & bases, with a Weaver 2x scope with a German post and crosshair reticle! The rifle has been re-chambered to 458 RCBS, and is perfect black bear over bait!
19 August 2004, 16:25
NitroX
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I had never seen a hammer gun scoped, but wanted the opinion of someone more seasoned in doubles, such as yourself.
Ghost



Not me.

I just think enjoy a double with hammers for its vintage looks, rather than scope it. Same as a 'vintage' English double. If it wasn't originally scope I think it should stay that way.

On the other hand, a modern Krieghof, Merkel, Searcy etc I would look at scoping especially if the calibre as .416 or less.
19 August 2004, 20:56
Socrates
Won't work. Trade it to me, and what ever you do, do NOT call Jack Huntington about rechambering it to 450 N2...

I WANT ONE!!!!

s
19 August 2004, 18:30
Hauptjager
I must agree with NitroX, no scope for a hammer double. On the other hand let me know how the rechambering project works out on the Kodiak. I have often thought of doing the same thing but have hear discouraging things about the project (quality of the gun, high priced project, and questionable results�) Someone please dispel these rumors, so I can regain my dream of an affordable hammer double!
20 August 2004, 06:11
DPM
You may want to listen to Jeffeosso. I had my Kodiak re-chambered to 458 RCBS, and about 10 of those 405 at 2000+ fps is enough for me.
19 August 2004, 18:14
500grains
Scoped doubles are awkward for me.
14 August 2004, 10:37
jeffeosso
Shoot it with 405's at 1800... and then see what you want to do from there

congrats i am jealous!!

jeffe
14 August 2004, 09:00
<Timberghost>
Well I finally did it. Just traded/purchased a Pedersoli Kodiak 45-70 new in the fitted case . It should be here next week... Can't wait!!!
All the threads on chambering these to 450 #2 Nitro has had me working non-stop to get one of these . I'm thinking about getting a couple of merc's and a leather pad when I have the rechamber done. It has satin brown barrels and color case hardened locks and hammers. If I don't like the brown barrels, I will have them blued beyond belief. Opinions welcome on my ideas? I have only seen a small picture of the gun so far, so I don't know for sure yet. What about a quick detachable scope or claw mount? Can this be done in taste? I don't want to bastardize the looks or function of this gun. I have never seen a hammer gun with a scope so I don't know how I feel about it . Thoughts from those who have and use doubles?
Thanks, Ghost