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After months of contemplating a new double, I finally made a decision. I've looked at the 450/400, 500/416, even the 450NE. But I love my 500NE. I just couldn't convince myself that I would ever leave the 500NE at home, taking the smaller caliber to Africa instead. Each time I thought I had a decision, I ended up with more questions. I also went back and forth between the VC and Searcy. I had really made up my mind to go with the Searcy but after seeing that VC, PH round body with Case Color at DSC, I just couldn't get it out of my mind! Damn, I hate being wishy washy! So the winner is: The Round Body VC in 500NE! Ordered it yesterday and am leaving the hotel room here at the SCI show right now to deliver the check to Ken. Finally, a decision that leaves me with no questions! I look forward to the build process and posting progress reports. Should be 8 to 9 months. This gives me one more trip with the Merkel before it goes on the market as I have a hunt with CMS in October. If anyone might be interested in that rifle, please PM me. | ||
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NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Excellent choice, then again I have a VC in CCH too! I got mine in six months almost to the day so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and delivery times. Congrats! USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Paul, you nailed it! | |||
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Thanks Jorge. I followed your build closely and it turned out very nice. | |||
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Take some pictures so we can see what these round bodies look like. The Verney-Carron doubles, not Ken, that is ... NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Will do Paul. I think you're going to like it. Looks completely different as the stock is also rounded to blend with the action! I'll post the pics this evening. | |||
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Paul, I think the price on your next VC just went up $2,000 !!! :-) | |||
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Congrats Todd, that is the very same rifle/chambering that I bought in Dallas. A beautiful, well balanced and well made firearm in anyone's language. It's going to be a loooong hard wait ! Paul. | |||
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congratulations, Todd. Now you will start to exhibit severe signs of anxiety, night sweats, loss of concentration, and just because you can't hold it and drool yet. Good on ya Navy! | |||
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That's ok. I'll just keep on sleeping with the Merkel until time to trade the old girl. | |||
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Way to go Todd! Sounds like a great gun. How do they compare in price to the regular VC? I have some plans for a new gun too. Will let you know on Monday. Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | |||
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So does the 500NE come with the same sized V-C action as a 450NE? | |||
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Hmmmm! I don't know! Good question. I'll ask Ken tomorrow unless he comes on here tonight and comments. I think the show is wearing him out though. He looked beat when I saw him last night at the elevators. My inclination is to say no. I think it is the 500 action but rounded. It does however, feel much better in the hand than my Merkel for example. | |||
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If you go to the VC profile on Facebook there are 2 photos of the round bodies. One has the original body in the background so its a nice comparison. The other day I posted a request there and a few hours later Guilaume posted them. I'll have to wait until next year to actually see one of them to decide which version I prefer since I couldn't make it to Vegas SCI this year.
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Congrats Todd. I really like that rifle. If I were not paying on lion, lord derby, leopard and five buffalo in three countries, I'd have one too! Will J. Parks, III | |||
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Congratulations Todd. PM sent. Johan Kruger | |||
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Thanks Johan, PM sent to you. Will? Can't believe you'd give up the bolt trash!! Nice meeting you at the show. Good luck on your hunts, especially the Lion!! FFNE, I really would suggest waiting until you can compare the two in person as the feel is what really sold me on the RB. | |||
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