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This afternoon Bwana Mjines and I went to the shooting range to break in my first double. Many thank to Ken for making this happen and aside from the cash outlay, the process was painless and seamless. She is my first and it is really taking some getting use too however, with the help of my mentor Mike and another 100+ rounds, I should be in good shape for my upcoming trip to Zim with Charlton McCallum and team. I will be hunting tuskless and leopard in June. She is a V-C 500 Nitro and seemingly fits me perfectly. My first couple of rounds were....well they found paper however, my last 4 at 25 yards were spot on. Accordingly, there is a direct correlation between being easy on the eyes and accuracy, a very deadly combination. A couple of really dumb questions, do you guys name your doubles? Best tips for breaking her in? as she is stiff. Any other quick lessons learned would be appreciated. I am quit smitten by her... Here are some pics..enjoy and happy new year to all, Bill          | ||
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congratulations! 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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Beautiful! My friend and I both got measured at DSC for one, can't wait! jorge 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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Very nice and good luck on your Ele; it's what a 500 NE was made for. Mike ______________ DSC DRSS (again) SCI Life NRA Life Sables Life Mzuri IPHA "To be a Marine is enough." | |||
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The rifle looks even better in person. The engraving is very tastefully done and the stock has been nicely stained with a distinct reddish hue so characteristic of the British double. The rifle comes up well, handles nicely and has good accuracy. All in all a very nice double rifle . . . and of course the caliber choice is superb.  Congratulations my friend, nice rifle. I look forward to helping break her in. Mike | |||
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 OOOOEEYYYY!!!!!! That is one perty double rifle!!! I love the rounded action and the extended "whisker" peice. That is one of the most beautifull DRs I've ever seen! Congratulations!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. -- John 3:36 http://www.accurateinnovations.com - http://aigunstocks.com/home-2/ NRA Life Member DSC SCI DRSS - STILL waiting on MY "Taksdale" .450NE or a refund...  "Young knight, learn to love God and revere women, so that your honour grows. Practice knighthood and learn the Art that dignifies you, and brings you honour in wars." (Johannes Liechtenauer, 14th century) | |||
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A true french beauty. Thank you for sharing her with us. -George | |||
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Gorgeous. Since I am new to DRs, and not all that familiar with VCs, might I ask what a rifle like that goes for $? | |||
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Ontario Nimrod, Here are some VCs on Ken's website...give him a shout, very nice fellow http://www.kebcollc.com/cart/store.php?crn=233 | |||
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As my Uncle would say "So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes." Stunning and gorgeous! Makes me even more impatient to get mine. Congratulations, use it well! 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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Absolutely the ne plus ultra. Eagle One NRA Benefactor Member SCI Life Member SASS Life Member DRSS (.450 NE, .375 H&H, .45-70) | |||
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Very nice! John Life Member Second Amendment Foundation Life Member NRA DRSS | |||
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Stunning rifle, mate.  I hope mine comes out similar to that one. Can you get some pictures of the fore-end and sights? Good luck on the Tuskless and Leopard this season. Your in good hands and a good area for that combo. Regards, Adam | |||
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WOW very nice. I hope to order my first double in a few months. God willing | |||
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Beautiful. I look forward to seeing it at a DRSS Hoot & Shoot! Cliff NRA Life Member CMP Distinguished Rifleman NRA Master, Short and Long Range | |||
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Looks like a very nice rifle. ! How much does she weigh? How long are the barrels? | |||
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What a fantastic rifle. The engraving is just superb. No question, VC is THE GUN right now. 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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That is a very lovely rifle, congratz! | |||
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Sexy beast. Will J. Parks, III | |||
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Absolutely beautiful. I'd like to have one identical to yours. NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS. Shoot & hunt with vintage classics. | |||
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Congratulations my friend may she provide you much pleasure and many years of dependable service in the field. What an AWESOME rifle in an unstoppable caliber. congratulations. | |||
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Congrats! I have a VC .470, you will grow to love her, if you haven't already. They are fine rifles. | |||
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She is real hot & curvy! "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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You did well, from the photo's it looks like attenion to detail is great. No sharp edges on the trigger guard, the stock is a beauty. Well done JD DRSS 9.3X74 tika 512 9.3X74 SXS Merkel 140 in 470 Nitro | |||
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nice piece... and pics.. last time I saw sexy up close shots like that it was in a, er... national geographic magazine.. SWEET! | |||
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Gun porn at it's finest! | |||
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If I've seen a prettier rifle I don't remember it. Please don't take it on safari. Rifles get the sh*t beat out of them; scratches, dings, etc. Just putting the rifle on shooting sticks dings the foregrip. Messing up this rifle would be a mortal sin---you will not go to heaven. For all of us, please get some cheap 2nd hand Merkel and pretend you're using this gun. Then after the safari you can return home to continue fondling this beauty. Just my 2 cents. | |||
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That is the most beautiful rifle that I have ever seen. I am jealous. Life Is For Service DRSS | |||
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Beautifull rifle, very classy. . | |||
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