I am thinking about trading my S-2 9.3x74R double for a D-99 double rifle drilling. The D99 is a standard and mines a luxus. The guy is going to throw in a synthetic R93 in any caliber I want.

What do you think?

Do it if you like the caliber combination of the Duo and if you think that you need the shot barrel... That's quite depending on the type of hunt... (For example I would use a double for driven hunts whereas I would take a DUO in a small caliber like 5,6x52R for fox and roe and a large caliber like 9,3x74R for boar and red deer on night & still hunting)

Just from an economic point of view: The price of a new standard Duo is 4198€ vs. the price of a "luxus" S2 is 4156€, so if you also get R93 Offroad you are much better off - that would make my wonder why is wants to do such a deal...

I would also recommend that you have the half beaver tail front stock on the Duo - much better to grip!

Best regards,

Erik

I paid E4280 for the S-2. The D99 is $4500. So a R93 Synthetic on top of that's probably not a bad deal.

The more I think about this the more it makes sense. I can restock the D99 in the states with AAA English walnut for $1500 if I decide I later want a fancier handle.

The addition of the R93 is great too. It will give me another one to play with.

That is a great deal! I have used the D99 alot find it a wonderful gun

Aleko

What calibers do you use in your D99? What's a second set of barrels cost.

I am probably going to buy a second set of barrels in 22 Hornet, 7x65R, and 9.3x74R later on. Talk about the perfect rifle for big game! Or a second D99 a Super Luxus this time though.

Have you handled a D99 with double rifle barrels?? I found it a pretty heavy gun - no criticism, just an observation. Because the Blaser combination barrels are not soldered, they have to be quite a bit more sturdy than barrels soldered together, that adds to the weight quite dramatically.
- mike

Yes it's a heavy gun. I don't plan on using it on elk hunts in Wyoming as that's what I have a stainless M700 Custom Shop 338 for.

I plan on using it for Wildboar and Black bear on baits. Just as I had planned on using the S-2.

I think it will work well. It's not going to be a gun I carry much.

Guys, do any of the D99's come in 12ga ? I remember reading about them thinking what a great gun they would be but seemed all of them were only 20 ga....

Karl.

D99 & D99 Duo Calibers

Looks like 20ga only.

- mike

Thanks Mike,.
Thats a pity as I notice for the other most affordable double rifle drilling- Merkel 97 - you can't get two rifle barrels with a 12ga either.

Would Blaser do a one off on a 12ga barrel do you think or would this be a waste of big custom $$$$$$?


Karl.

I spoke with the Blaser "People" at the Dallas Safari Show about a 12 ga D99. The answer was NO.

Doh..I just emailed them about it too.

You'd think the option of getting 9.3 x74 x 2 indicates the hunter doesn't mind carrying a bit of weight, and probably isn't interested in shooting squirrels with the outfit.Ah well.

Anything else you know of NE 450 in the two rifle config?- not tipping the 5000-6000 euro mark too far?

Karl.

Karl,

Get a Blaser S-2 Safari in .470 it's regulated to Federal Ammo. Beats the hell out of trying to figure out what a .450 is regulated with.

Kokdyer,
Sorry I meant '450' as in asking member 450 NE, the guy who answered my last post.Not the calibre 450.

The calibre I'm wondering about is 9.3 in a double rifle drilling that also has 12 ga option.

Just found out Mathelon is another that offers only 20 ga.

Looks like this is a trend.

Karl.

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Originally posted by Karl:
You'd think the option of getting 9.3 x74 x 2 indicates the hunter doesn't mind carrying a bit of weight, and probably isn't interested in shooting squirrels with the outfit.Ah well.
too far?
Karl.

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Karl, I don't think the issue is weight, rather it is what they can (or rather can't) fit onto their action. They would have to make a totally new action to have a 12 ga fit. Blaser's drillings have always been 20 ga - something I was never crazy about...

I'm not quite sure if Krieghoff offers a double rifle drilling with a 12ga shot barrel?? I can't figure out whether their sidelock model might have that option (pretty pricey...) Krieghoff

- mike

That would make sense if it is do with a standard action size.

Yes Kriehhoff are a bit out of my price range unfortunately.

Karl.

I have handled a D99 9,3x9,3x20ga. and I did not find it heavy. It handled very nice.
Kreighoff does make a 9,3x9,3x12ga. If fact they have a model that is 12x12x9,3 that has an insert bbl in 9,3, giving you the option of which drilling configuration to carry on a particular day. It is called the Krieghoff Quadro.

It is a litttle pricey

I like how the Blaser drilling is set up with the rifle barrel below the scope. Meaning the rifle barrel will be in tune with the way the scope is pointing.

I can't tell you how many combo guns I have seen where the shotgun barrel was on top and it screwed up the mounting system, by not being in direct line with the bore.

It's also unique looking with the rifle barrel on top!

What does the quadro generally retail at guys?

Karl.

E8000?

Kokdyer, a bit over of my self imposed price limit unfortunately.

I know little about drillings but I quite liked the look of the blaser drillings too.

If they they offered the trio rifle with 9.3,9.3 and 30R blaser I would get one of those. Unfortunatley by their specs sheet it appears 6.5 is the biggest calibre for the small barrel.
Thwarted again!

Karl.

A D99 Trio is about $5500-8500 for a Standard to Super Lux.

9.3x74 x 9.3x74 x 30R Blaser would not be possible mine is 9.3x74 (x2) x 20 gauge. I am not entirely sure what the reason is why no 3rd big caliber. Weight possibley?

Not sure mate. Unfortunately 20 gauge and calibres 6.5 or less do not hold much interest for me. Great chamberings but not for me.

Karl

You could go to Ferlach and have those master gun makers turn you out a 9.3x74 x 9.3x74 x 9.3x74 x 9.3x74. Or any other calibers you wanted but it would be about 100K AUD, without engraving. 3 barrels, 4 barrels, you name it!

That would be nice Kokdyer. Just let me know if you see a second hand one on the market for about 10,000

Karl.

You do the same, I would pawn my left nut for it.

G'day Karl,
The only one I can think of that meets your requirements is the Merkel, which does come as a 9.3x74r/9.3x74r/12g. price looks to be about the AUD $8000 or so mark. Try ringing Granite Arms, they are the people I talked to.

Cheers, Dave.

Why doesn't Blaser make a useful gun, like a 3 barrel 12 gauge 3.5 inch mag shotgun with 3 triggers and a traditional safety?

3 barrel 12 gauge, what would you use it for. Would be a neat goose gun for those days when I can't hit shit. I might want it in a single trigger with a recoil operated 2nd and 3rd shot.