16 October 2005, 01:31
new_guyHeym 88B
Anyone own a Heym 88B (boxlock or sidelock)?
Just the regular model 88B, not the 88B "Safari."I'm looking for someone to provide some close-up photos of the action.
Anyone?
16 October 2005, 02:43
RIPWill use to shoot elephant with one of those. He could tell you what you want to know, but pictures ... ???
It is a fine gun, second to Merkel for price reasons in my choices, but you get what you pay for, and the Heym is more ...
17 October 2005, 02:11
GeronomoGot one in .470 NE. I absolutely love the gun. It comes up like a dream and is well balanced and accurate. Mine was a bit light at 9 3/4 lbs. I added a small mercury tube and now at 10 lb. 2 oz. it's perfect!
Geronimo
17 October 2005, 04:54
zimbabweI had an 88B (or so it was marked) in 375 H&H. What is the differance in it and a "Safari". MIne was an old one that is currently in the shop for sale. Very nice gun but have seen no differance in it's action and the one on a friends 470NE. Both look the same to me.
17 October 2005, 05:12
new_guyFrom general appearance, the frame bolsters are different than the 88b safari.
17 October 2005, 06:13
zimbabweDon't know what mine was. The test target and paperwork (original) was marked "88B Safari" but looking at a Heym catalog the bolsters are like the 88B. This is an older gun and does not have cheekpiece and does have an ejector/extractor selector switch in the forearm iron. Don't remember what the date was on the test target. Hope this helps. Shot like gangbusters, kinda sorry I traded it.