What does everyone think of the 700nitro?

I think as far as a big case to go bang with it is great, but as far as a double goes it is a stunt.

And if it weren't for H&H I think it would get about as much respect as those Fuchs double barrelled bolt rifles.

How votes the senate?

Agree?/disagree?/karl piss off and get a life?

Karl,

Wouldn't you have to say if it wasn't for Jim Feldstein and a heap of money we wouldn't have
a 700 H&H ?

Secondly, H&H only built the gun, 4 people were involved with the design of the case/bullet/capacity etc et.

Jim Feldstein, Jim Bell (BELL), Geoff McDonald (Woodleigh) and of course Holland & Holland.

Never fired one so couldn't say what I think of it but 600 Nitro would do me.

500 Nitro

i am having butch searcy make me one and it should be ready in about 2 monthes

its a presidential grade box lock under lever with english rosin scroll engraving and exibition grade english walnut stock.

it will have 25" barrel and go 18 lbs

the load i will be using will drive the 1000 grn woodleigh bullet at a little over 2000 fps for 8800+ footpounds of energy

email me if you have any other questions and i will try and help you as best i can.

[ 06-30-2003, 08:09: Message edited by: black-powder-big-bore ]

i almost forgot i have talked to at least 6 people who have shot elephant buffalo and hippo with the 700 all of the people i talked to loved it but i must say this the weight of the gun is unfortunatly on the heavy side but if your willing to carry the rifle it wont let you down.

i have a vidio where a guy named don shot a elephant at a distance of only 15 yards he hit the elephant with such force it rocked back on its ass.

butch searcy made himself a 700 nitro and he loved it and he even said the recoil isnt as firce as the 577 the 577 being more of a jab the 700 being more of a push

he sold the rifle to a fello who fell in love with the rifle and just had to have it and offerd butch a larg sum of money for it.

black.powder-big-bore!

You most post pictures when you got the rifle.
Was the elephant knocked down on its ass?
What do you have to pay for a double in .700 NE?

Thanks! //Overkill

Would a double rifle be possible to build in a .600 OK or .700 BMG IMP??? Will this be expensive?

Thanks!

//Overkill

The 700 BMG has too much pressure for a double. You could keep the pressure of the 600 OK down to NE levels but then why not get the 600NE. Same bullet same velocity. Either way save your money it will cost you.

fritz is correct the 700 bmg improved is way to high pressuered of a cartrige for a double rifle

the 600 ok can be down loaded but why would you want to do that except for practice.

i payed 40,000 us for my double rifle in 700 nitro
and i will post pictures as soon as it comes in.

But doesnt the .700 Nitro have higer pressure than the .600 OK ?

What would happend if you by mistake pull both triggers at the same time? Would your 40 000 US dollar rifle explod then?

if i pulled both triggers on my 700 nitro it would hurt alot and thats about it. nothing else

[ 07-02-2003, 02:57: Message edited by: black-powder-big-bore ]

For economical 700 shooting, go with my wildcat
700HE.You have to have a heavy rifle anyway.
For the cost of a few of those rifles in H&H,
I could have an all shooting sports network
started and going.Ed.

Ed,
For a bolt action freak like myself I'll choose yours anyday.

If I could afford a double and wanted the whole balance, quick two shot angle , plus nostalgia/romance etc I would find it hard to choose the 700nitro over the 600nitro.

Karl.

[ 07-02-2003, 10:33: Message edited by: Karl ]

People that want and buy 700 N.E. rifles and its ilk, seldom hunt with them....The human body is not set up to pack an 18 lb. rifle for 10 miles or more a day, the day of the gun bearer is long gone...It would be the poorest of choices for hunting that I know off....

It will be fun to hear about the recoil from your .700 NE double and I want to see pictures of the 40 000 dollar gun

Karl--I sent you back email through this site, Thought it worked.Email me direct and I will email you direct back.Ed.

I forgot I PM'ed you.
Note to self. Open mouth, extract foot.

I have to go away for a couple of weeks. Look forward to talking to you then.

Karl.

Here is something nice bolt actions in .700NE caliber:
http://www.ferlachguns.com

Gentlemen,

We have built a 700 NE on a single shot 50 BMG action. We developed some data for it, as you can see here 700 NE

Here's a refurbished Jeffery 600 for sale by Champlin for $44,000. Jefferies are the originals and they only made a few:

http://www.champlinarms.com/gundetail.cfm?id=358

[ 07-09-2003, 21:54: Message edited by: fla3006 ]

Saeed-What is the name of that singleshot bolt
action used for your 700NE.Are they still made,
and how much did it cost.Needs 8 inches more barrel for my 700.Ed.

Ed!
I think it is made on a .50 BMG action.