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Anyone have pictures of the new VC ph grade?
14 January 2012, 01:31
460 wby shooterAnyone have pictures of the new VC ph grade?
I like to keep my options open and the new VC ph grade my change my mind about what double I want buy? For those of you who saw the new rifle a the show what did you think of it?
14 January 2012, 01:40
BiebsLoved it....great concept to bring the round body look to double rifles. Handled well for me, and priced right. No pix at this time, unless someone took one at the show. Not on the VC website yet.
14 January 2012, 02:15
PSmithJB:
Does the new VC have the triple underlugs like the other double rifles?
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14 January 2012, 02:27
CCMDocKen told me about these on the phone last night but has been surprisingly stingy with photos.

Probably a good thing as I am running out of drool rags...

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14 January 2012, 02:49
BiebsI think Ken said that he had forwarded the rifle on to the SCI show already. I forget about the lock-up...I thought someone mentioned 6 locking lugs?
14 January 2012, 03:11
Paul TruccoloI loved this new round action double so much I've placed my order for one in .500
10.5lbs finish weight, colour case hardened, matt-black finish to the barrels, ejectors and short 23.5" tubes should make a perfect companion/back-up rifle on my early season buffalo hunts in Arnhemland.
6 - 10 months of nail-biting waiting time !
14 January 2012, 03:20
CCMDocWhat's the largest bore that this new round action will be available in?
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14 January 2012, 03:39
BiebsOfficially 500 NE, unofficially 577. The Verney rep seemed to think it wouldn't be a problem.
14 January 2012, 04:37
KebcoI received the two round body guns I had at Dallas two days before I needed to ship them to the show and did not have time to photo them.
They are now on the way to SCI, I will not have them back here until after SCI.
I had a French grey 450 and a case colored 500, in process I have a 470 and 450-400. Both the 577 and 600 will also be available in the round body action. The lock up is the same as the other actions, only the exterior shape is different.
Ken
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14 January 2012, 05:01
BiebsAnd THAT'S from the horses mouth....I think I described the right end of the horse, didn't I Ken??? :-)
14 January 2012, 05:22
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by Kebco:
I received the two round body guns I had at Dallas two days before I needed to ship them to the show and did not have time to photo them.
They are now on the way to SCI, I will not have them back here until after SCI.
I had a French grey 450 and a case colored 500, in process I have a 470 and 450-400. Both the 577 and 600 will also be available in the round body action. The lock up is the same as the other actions, only the exterior shape is different.
Damn you Ken ...

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14 January 2012, 06:06
DoubleDon
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14 January 2012, 06:20
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
It's a sickness, Don ... You above all others should understand ...

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14 January 2012, 06:32
460 wby shooterI'm addicted and I don't even own one yet

14 January 2012, 22:09
Bill73What is the starting price on the Ph's?
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14 January 2012, 22:32
BiebsThe casecolored 500 NE at the show was $13,500. Not sure what options were on it, if any.
14 January 2012, 22:52
KebcoThe ones at the show were a 450 with coin finish, with options, day/night front sight, shadowline cheekpiece, sling swivels (ejectors std) $13,500, the case colored 500 had the same options and was $13,800
Ken
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14 January 2012, 23:26
CCMDocWell,
I do
"need" a 450/400 and this just might be the answer...
Will I be able to get my bespoke 240 NE in round body action? Reamers and chamber gauges are just a few weeks from delivery ...

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14 January 2012, 23:46
BiebsPass the Kool-Aid!
14 January 2012, 23:51
DoubleDonquote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Pass the Kool-Aid!
+1

Actually, I think Doc has been drinking the bong water again!

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Don
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15 January 2012, 00:40
BiebsYes, I think Kool-Aid is now relegated to first-time DR buyers!!! Stronger stuff is required for the veterans.
15 January 2012, 00:42
CCMDocHey you two...
I put the blame squarely on
your shoulders - Mr. Biebs and Mr DoubleDon - for introducing me to this addiction

NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
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15 January 2012, 01:09
460 wby shooterThe kool-aid tastes so good though, cannot wait to get my own double instead Of dooling all over everyone else's

16 January 2012, 14:39
zhabaSO when are we going to see some pictures

I'm busting at the seams to see this new model

16 January 2012, 16:35
KebcoPics will have to wait until after SCI when they are shipped back to me
Ken
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16 January 2012, 20:39
CCMDocIt's like knowing that what's inside the box is what you asked for but having to wait until Christmas to take off the wrapping ...

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17 January 2012, 10:53
BwannaKen, what both will they be in at SCI? Are you going to be there?
17 January 2012, 13:19
zhabaHa ha

you got it one Doc. I am now totally stuffed i can't make up my mind as to which rifle I want!!!!!!
17 January 2012, 16:10
Kebcoquote:
Originally posted by Bwanna:
Ken, what both will they be in at SCI? Are you going to be there?
Booth 3447, I will be there with the factory reps. Remember you can be measured for a stock at the show and have a gun made to fit
Ken
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17 January 2012, 23:51
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by Kebco:
Remember you can be measured for a stock at the show and have a gun made to fit
Yet another reason I am sorry I couldn't make it to DSC.

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Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
18 January 2012, 12:01
Fo Fiddy NEReeeally looking forward to these photos. The VC PH will most likly be the choice for my first DR. I'm happy to hear that there is another flavor of the VC PH. Just in time as I've almost squireled away enough fun tickets to make the purchase.