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I just sent Dirk Schimmel a deposit for my new side lock ejector rifle. I went up to Gillette last weekend and hammered out the details at Dirk's new shop. I like the shop, it's dark and cavernous and full of machining equipment it looks like something right out of Birmingham.  I was set on a .375 Flanged mag but have decided against it for several reasons. The main one being brass and it's lack of availability. So instead I've decided on a 8.5Lb to 9Lb .450/400. with 24" barrels, a select piece of walnut with rose and scroll partial coverage engraving. The gun will have a fixed 75 yard rear with two flip ups and H&H style front with a night pop up. Having been familiar with Dirks work in the past I can't wait to get this rifle in my hands. He does really gorgeous work. Dirk can be contacted at Dirk@doublerifles.us. He is now taking limited orders. | ||
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Hope your rifle is a dream to hold and behold. Please if you can post pics of the rifle in process. Thanks 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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I hope it turns out better than you are hoping for. I have no idea what it's costing and I am not asking, but I am sure it would break my bank. If you want a .375 I think you should do it, even if it means using 45 basic in what ever length for brass. We ought to be able to get that stuff for ever, and I am sure a load could be established that would give 2500 FPS or so within the correct pressure range. Will you scope it? Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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Congrats! I hope your rifle is all you dream and more. Beyond that, I hope you have great success using it for ornery creatures! JPK  Free 500grains | |||
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surestrike Congratulations. I think in the long run you will like and prefer the 450/400 over the 375 Flanged Magnum. It is a great calibre. With 300gr bullets it is a fun gun for deer and pigs. I would have it fited with claw mounts as it is being made. Even if you do not think you want to scope it now, you might later... Plus, a scoped 450/400 is a great lion gun, a scope can help with buff on occasion, is handy if you see a good plains game animal at a distance,black bear over bait, and again with 300gr bullets would do for leopard. Personally I would prefer 26" barrels... Are there any pictures of his doubles? DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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It's not too late to go for 26" barrels! Congratulations on our new double! Sounds awesome! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Im right behind you!!! .577 SLE for me! JW | |||
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I was not planning on scoping it however I might have to take that under consideration. .450 what is it about 26" barrels that you prefer on a .450/400? I will request that Dirk takes pictures while the rifle is in process. I'll post them as they come. Dirk has sold several rifles on this sight over the years but he is just getting started as a truly independent maker. I believe that Jeff Wemmer bought on of his box lock .470's several years ago. Thanks for the comments guys I should have some pictures to post soon. ----------------------------------------------- Oh I see that Jeff posted while I was writing this. Jeff you decided on the .577? Excellent choice Dirk was trying to talk me into a big one too. | |||
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Yeah, we're gonna do a bigg'n. I'm in the process of digging through various designs to decide just what action style and mechanics we are going to use... ...I do own one od Dirk's boxlock .470s....Dead accurate and quite the nice clean rifle to boot! Good luck SS - DS will do you right! JW | |||
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Just my opine here, Most of the old classic double rifles had 26-28 inch barels. They just make the rifle, look like a rifle, not a shotgun. I have 26" barrels on my 450/400 3 inch. I don't know of anyone who has 26" barrels that would want shorter barrels! Like I said, just my opine. Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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26" + barrels just handle better for me. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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26" barrels should help to achieve that magical 2100fps. Talley bases like Searcy's are a good idea.  | |||
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What is Dirks background? What is his web page? I don't recall seeing his name in the past. ****************************************************************** R. Lee Ermey: "The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle." ****************************************************************** We're going to be "gifted" with a health care plan we are forced to purchase and fined if we don't, Which purportedly covers at least ten million more people, without adding a single new doctor, but provides for 16,000 new IRS agents, written by a committee whose chairman says he doesn't understand it, passed by a Congress that didn't read it but exempted themselves from it, and signed by a President, with funding administered by a treasury chief who didn't pay his taxes, for which we'll be taxed for four years before any benefits take effect, by a government which has already bankrupted Social Security and Medicare, all to be overseen by a surgeon general who is obese, and financed by a country that's broke!!!!! 'What the hell could possibly go wrong?' | |||
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Roscoe To answer your questions. I post here as h2oboy, so there has been little mention of my name. As for my background, I served an apprenticeship to a German tool and die maker and have 23 years experience in the firearms industry. I do not have a web site yet. If you are interested in more info please send me an e mail and I will be happy to answer any questions you have. My e mail is Dirk@doublerifles.us Dirk Schimmel Dirk Schimmel D Schimmel LLC Dirk@DoubleRifles.Us 1-307-257-9447 Double rifles make Africa safe enough for bolt guns! | |||
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