Re: what big bores do you own

27 September 2004, 23:38

That's an impressive list of bigbores that most of you have!

.375H&H (1) Mauser

Although I plan to expand with bigger things in the future.

Erik D.

28 September 2004, 02:30

PC

9.3x62 cz
.375 H&H cz
.416 Rigby cz
.458 Lott cz
.585 Nyati on Brno 602
45-70 I have two one marlin and one 1886 el winchester.

Projects;

.404 Jeffery on a mauser 1909.

I know there are more big bores in my future as well !!

28 September 2004, 03:09

urdubob

3) .375 H&H ( one is made by holland)

.425 Westley Richards BY Westley Richards

12 Bore double rifle

9.3 R B Rhodda double rifle

450 NE R B Rhodda double rifle

416 rigby By CZ

458 winmag By Whitworth

500 bpe by BOSS and Co. double rifle

404 jeffery By Jeffery

2) 45/70's.....for fun.

a couple of 450/500 BPE cape guns (One is a Jeffery)

4) matini henry sporters ( Hollis, Richards, and two no names)

577/12 bore cape gun By Hollis

urdubob

14 October 2004, 14:52

moki

1) s/s 22" barreled T/C Contender carbine 45-70
2) s/s Marlin 1895GS 45-70
3) s/s Rem 700 LSS 375 RUM (arrived last week)

15 October 2004, 17:25

470FAN

Let's see if I can remember them.
375 H&H Kimber African
375 H&H Chapuis Double
375 H&H Improved Model 70
375 Weatherby DGR
404 Jeffery (unfinished Mauser)
416 Remington Blaser R-93
416 Rigby Model 77
450-400 3 1/4 Lancaster
470 Capstick Custom Model 70
470 Nitro Ruger No.1 Bowen Conversion
470 Chapuis Double
500 Jeffery Custom Mauser

And that's just the long guns.

15 October 2004, 19:58

BiggestGun

375 H&H- seemed big but easy to shoot

416 Rigby- still not enough recoil but nice

458 Lott- Just right

505 Gibbs- butt kicker at both ends

577 T Rex- not much worse than 505

4 bore- not bad up to 400 grains, 500 grs-bad

12 Lb Napoleon- plink with 1 lb, 2 lb for serious

606 Mammoth- in progress

15 October 2004, 21:23

JefferyDenmark

Quote:

606 Mammoth

please elaborate on this cartridge.

Cheers,

Andrï¿½

28 September 2004, 03:41

WannabeBwana

Quote:

375 H&H - 3
375/404 - 2
9.3 x 62 - 1
9.3 x 64 - 2
416 Weatherby - 1
416 Remington - 1
416 Rugby - 1
416 Rigby Improved - 1
416 Taylor - 1
416 Hoffman - 1
404 Jefferey - 1
458 Winchestr - 1
458 Lott - 1
450 Ackley - 1
450 Vincent Short - 1
450 Vincent Long - 1
460 Weatherby - 3
600 NE - 1
700 NE - 1

I am sure there a few more that I cannot remember right now.

Saeed, I think you forgot the most important of all - The T Rex!!!!

My own are:

.375 H&H Browning Safari
.458 WM Browning Safari
.35 Whelen

Honourable mention:

.300 H&H Pre-64 Mod. 70
.300 H&H Rem. 721 (This one's for sale.)

28 September 2004, 05:30

Thomas M

CZ550 whith 3 barrels
416 Rigby
450 Rigby
338 Lapua Mag
Sako 9,3x62 Mauser

Wanted is another barrel for the CZ in 500 Asquare (and one in 30-378 but I guess that it wont qualify)

28 September 2004, 04:56

Spring

.375 H&H (1)
.470 NE (1)

28 September 2004, 05:21

GeorgeS

.375H&H - 1
.470 Capstick - 1

.416 Remington } if I can ever get the
.458 Winchester Magnum } goddamned gunsmith to build'em!

George

28 September 2004, 05:29

fritz454

Since everyone is listing the exact chambering not only the caliber, which is actually better Iï¿½ll amend my list

In the safe:
375 JDJ ï¿½ 1 (Rifle)
375 H&H - 2
378 Wby - 1
.416 Remington ï¿½ 2
.416 Wby - 1
.416 Rigby ï¿½ 1
.45-70 ï¿½ 1
.458 Lott - 1
.460 Wby ï¿½ 1
.475 Capstick ï¿½ 1
.475 Mbogo ï¿½ 1
.475 A&M ï¿½ 1
.500 A2 ï¿½ 1
50 BMG - 1
600OK ï¿½ 1

On the bench: (barrels and Actions at least)
50 BMG -1
550 Magnum ï¿½ 1 (This barrel is done but not here yet from the barrel maker)
550ï¿½600 OK ï¿½ 1
600 BMG ï¿½ 1
600 OK ï¿½ 1
700 BMG ï¿½ 1
.729 (12ga fh) ï¿½ 1

I have barrels but have not gotten in actions for:
(I keep waiting for the 4 action I have ordered from MRC but Iï¿½m beginning to loose hope)
510-600 OK
475-600 OK
458-600OK

John

28 September 2004, 06:54

Canuck

My current big bores....

375 H&H (1)

416 Taylor (1)

45/70 - Marlin (1)

470 Mbogo (1)

54 cal TC BP

Planned big bores...

Nothing. Gun fund is currently in intensive care and the prognosis is very poor. Additions to the gun safe will have to wait until after a cape buffalo or two is in the salt. Priorities, eh.

Cheers,

Canuck

28 September 2004, 07:39

courtney plater

Just 2 big bore caliber Encore barrels for now:
1 - 20" .500 S&W
1 - 24" .405 Winchester

28 September 2004, 07:47

Paul H

Currently have:

(1) 458 Lott (mauser 98)
(1) 500 Jeffrey (P-17 Enfield)
honorable mention 350 Rigby (mauser 98)

Working on, stocks and metalwork for both the big bores. I also need to checker the stock on the 350. I would like to get a front stuffer double in 12 bore.

28 September 2004, 08:05

pwm

10,75x68 original mauser
28/40LK husquarvana cape gun, .600 bullet dia.

in work, not realy ready

1,5" puntgun with 10" long chamber

I hope this the biggest bore here

28 September 2004, 09:50

fritz454

Rob - I was REALLY looking forward to your list

. Gives me something to strive for and besides I've gotten so many ideas from you already I need to add a walk in safe to my house as it is

.

Hey: I've got a bunch a wbys - I guess I'm a moron too.

In fact my go to rifle for NA is a 340 that's like a third arm. Dare I say it's even a push feed.

Oh my I need therapy.

Did you ever finish the 510-600ok? If so what do you think of it? Are you shooting bore riders or regular softs/solids? I'm thinking of necking the 600 OK down to .416-600 but I think it may be a bit over bore for that. Should really be able to scream a 370 gr solid though.

John

28 September 2004, 09:33

Robgunbuilder

In my case it's easier to quote what I don't own.

8 bore

4 bore

2 bore

any mechanized artillery pieces.

ANYTHING WEATHERBY- because only lowlife Morons like Mike 375 have them ( they like the high quality urethane finish) -Rob

28 September 2004, 10:12

Smoker*

Hey fritz454,

I have a 12 guage slug gun and I am having a .405 Winchester built on a P-14 made. The .405 should be ready within a couple weeks.

Good Shooting,

Smoker

28 September 2004, 10:38

<Timberghost>

currently:
.375 H&H LH Bolt(Champlin Arms Custom)
.375 H&H LH Bolt(M70 Safari Express)
.411 JDJ (Contender pistol)
.458 Win. (Ruger #1 that will be a .470 NE)
.450 Ackley LH Bolt(Brown Precision Custom)
.45-70 (Pedersoli Kodiak Double that will be a 450 #2 NE by March)

Thanks, Ghost

28 September 2004, 14:22

fritz454

AC - Only items that you have in your safe NOW can be listed in the first category.

You may list project rifles in the second catagory provided you have a barrel AND action in hand or paid for and/or in the hands of your smith.

You have recently stated that you are turning over a new leaf, please hold to your word. This is a fun poll and not meant to belittle anyone that less than some others. It is not a competition.

Already I am surprised by how many "Odd Ball" chamberings there are being used.
John

28 September 2004, 14:03

ASS_CLOWN

fritz454,

I am to list only the current inventory, that cuts out quite a few big bores, but we will do it your way.

Well let's see if anyone will flame me for this!

9.3X74R X 1
405 Win X 1
416 Rigby X 1
45/70 X 1
500 AHR X 1
12 bore X 1

458 Win mag is a distinct possibility in the near future, we will have to wait and see.

- OR -

It is:

0 - since I sold the 50 Beowulf.

ASS_CLOWN

28 September 2004, 12:37

jro45

I own:

375 H&H

416 Rem.

I really don't need any more because these WILL kill any animal anywhere in the world.But I also have the 338 RUM a 45/70 hand gun and a 50 caliber handgun the S&W 500.

28 September 2004, 14:36

700 nitro

700 nitro double rifle searcy box lock(FOR SALE)

416 rigby ruger #1

50 tc omega inline

i had a 8 bore but sold it and im waiting for the check in the mail befor i ship.

72 caliber underhammer

45/70(currently on load to my dad)

454 casull model 83 freedom arms hand cannon.

and as soon as i sell the 700 nitro a few more goodies.

28 September 2004, 16:10

ASS_CLOWN

Actually I was hoping to hear that Robgunbuilder owned a 20mm Lahti. You could vehicle mount it and it would sorta kinda be mechanized artillery.

ASS_CLOWN

28 September 2004, 16:06

ASS_CLOWN

fritz454,

In my last post I stated what is IN THE SAFE RIGHT NOW! However, that isn't ALL that is in the safe right now.

I actually have NO project guns going, and don't foresee any in the near future. I MAY get a 458 Winnie, but then again maybe not. I really don't deer hunt anymore so what is the need.

ASS_CLOWN

28 September 2004, 16:09

Oldsarge

No mechanized artillery pieces????? Rob, you've let us down. Our feelings are hurt. Surely you can come up with some sort of technical, perhaps based on a 37mm Hotchkis? Sigh . . . and we had such hopes for you, too.

28 September 2004, 16:39

jeffeosso

John,
don't bother... it's like stepping on a dog turd.. no matter what you do and how much you work, your shoe sSTILL stinks..

see you in a month?

jeffe

28 September 2004, 16:39

Mike Scott

have...
375 HH Magnum
45/70
4 bore muzzleloader
various shotguns

in the works
375 Flanged Magnum

wishfull thinking
a singleshot 4 bore cartridge rifle

28 September 2004, 18:06

Hog Killer

Some have listed muzzel loaders and others a disappointment that artillary was not included. I do have a 1 1/2" bore, ML(6 1/2 ft barrel), total weight of 256 lbs., and two wheels. It fires a 1 pound 12oz projectile (truncated), 2 1/2oz of BP, with 5 foot of recoil. Is this with in the survey?

Hog Killer

28 September 2004, 18:07

Toolmaker

Sarco is currently selling a pair of Russian 57MM arty pieces, demilled. Price is a reasonable $4000 or so. Would make a first rate lawn ornament and would keep those soliciters far, far away!

Toolmaker

29 September 2004, 00:12

UltraMag

IN THE SAFES NOW:
375 ULTRAMAG-2
375 JDJ-1
378 WBY-4
416 WBY-2
416 REM-1
416 RIGBY-3
10.57(416)METEOR-1
444 MARLIN-1
45-70 MARLIN-2
458 WIN-1
460 WBY-3
50 AE (RIFLE)-1
50 BMG-3

IN THE WORKS NOW:
585 NYATI

HOPING TO GET STARTED ON A 416-50 BMG SOON???

28 September 2004, 21:20

surestrike

Saeed,

Dude you need to stop holding back come out of your shell and buy some guns. It's ok to express yourself..

My own meager list,

1. .375H&H Custom M-70 SS

1. .458Lott Custom M-70 SS

1. .470NE Boxlock Searcy Field Grade

And in the just for fun catagory.

A really nice custom 1895CB Marlin Cut to 22" all joint sauldered and slicked up a really nice sadle carbine .45/70. Just for fun.

.700NE Why are you selling your .700??

29 September 2004, 04:28

fritz454

This is showing me how many gaps I have to fill in my arsenal. Really you guys have some nice toys. I'll get a tally started later and posted to see where we're at. I'm going to credit Saeed with the T-Rex because we all know he's got one.

AC - given your history please try to understand my attempt to be precise with the instructions. I also don't deserve or want any attitude from you. If you don't want to play fine if you do please be civil and you are welcome to join in. As it sits right now I will include the items you listed as "in your safe".

I thank everyone who has participated. It's been fun and enlightening thus far and maybe we'll all get a few ideas. I think the next poll I'll run is what lines do you use to convince the misses that you really need the XXX that's in the store or why you need that rifle your smith could build for you. Kind of like a book of pick up lines but for getting a rifle instead. Anyway that one I'll run next week so no sneak peaks on your favorites yet please.

John

BTW - I'm going to ignore any pistol or slug gun entries. I should have been more specific at the start but I was looking for rifles only. Sorry for the confusion.

29 September 2004, 05:59

Martin@Hin

375 H&H:Ruger #1
375 H&H:LH M70 Winch
416 Rigby :Custom on a 602
500 AS :Custom on a 602
50-2 1/2 Sharps
50 BP

Regards Martin

29 September 2004, 06:02

Martin@Hin

Forgot the 45/70 :1886
Martin

29 September 2004, 06:32

ASS_CLOWN

fritz454,

I did not mean to sound as though I had an "attitude". Please accept my apology if I did come across that way. With regard to what resides in the safe, and fits your parameters, the former list in my first post is accurate.

ASS_CLOWN

29 September 2004, 09:04

270Model70

Currently have:

9.3x62 - (1)
9.3x74R - (2)
.375 H&H - (1)
.375 Flanged Magnum - (1)
.416 Rem - (1)
.458 Win - (1)

In the works:
9.3x64 soon
.404 hopefully

I'm surprised. Not a single 505 Gibbs in anyone's safe so far. That's the big one that I'm dreaming of one day. BTW, I'm pretty sure that Nickudu has one.

29 September 2004, 09:08

Brad_Rolston

In the safe :

375 H&H - 2 ( Brno 602 )
458 Win - 1 ( Brno 602 )
460 Weatherby - 1 ( Brno 602 )
500 A Square - 1 ( Brno 602 )
585 African Express - 1 ( Granite Mountain arms Action )

On the bench :

404 Jeffery
450 Rigby
505 Gibbs
585 Nyati
585 African Express

Saeed

You have a wonderful collection - enough to make any sane man DECIDEDLY *$?/@! MISERABLE .

Leave the wish list out for now ( Living in South Africa and being a gun lover is keeping the Prozac suppliers extremely happy ! )

Brad

29 September 2004, 10:57

700 nitro

i am selling the 700 nitro because i wish to try differnt things and need the money to do it i have done the 700 nitro thing and i want to try some other types of rifles and i have 40,000$ tied up in this double rifle i am hoping to get at least 32,000 for my 700 and i can then play around a little