Introducing my new French Beauty (new pics added)

16 January 2011, 06:16

cavu67

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

16 January 2011, 06:19

Rusty

congratulations!

Rusty
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16 January 2011, 06:25

jorge

Beautiful! My friend and I both got measured at DSC for one, can't wait! jorge

16 January 2011, 06:48

LionHunter

Very nice and good luck on your Ele; it's what a 500 NE was made for.

16 January 2011, 06:49

MJines

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.

16 January 2011, 06:57

Nemo .450

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!!!

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16 January 2011, 07:08

GDOG

A true french beauty. Thank you for sharing her with us.

-George

16 January 2011, 07:46

Ontario Nimrod

Gorgeous.

Since I am new to DRs, and not all that familiar with VCs, might I ask what a rifle like that goes for $?

16 January 2011, 07:52

cavu67

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

16 January 2011, 09:19

CCMDoc

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!

16 January 2011, 10:22

Eagle One

Absolutely the ne plus ultra.

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16 January 2011, 11:33

Nicholosi

Very nice!

16 January 2011, 11:42

ozhunter

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

16 January 2011, 17:26

ddrhook

WOW very nice. I hope to order my first double in a few months. God willing

16 January 2011, 18:19

Ammoloader

Beautiful. I look forward to seeing it at a DRSS Hoot & Shoot!

16 January 2011, 19:13

maxbear

Looks like a very nice rifle. ! How much does she weigh? How long are the barrels?

16 January 2011, 19:40

Dave Bush

What a fantastic rifle. The engraving is just superb. No question, VC is THE GUN right now.

Dave
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16 January 2011, 19:57

SINNER

That is a very lovely rifle, congratz!

16 January 2011, 22:42

safari-lawyer

Sexy beast.

17 January 2011, 03:25

fla3006

Absolutely beautiful. I'd like to have one identical to yours.

17 January 2011, 04:58

surestrike

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.

17 January 2011, 11:16

Cane Rat

Congrats! I have a VC .470, you will grow to love her, if you haven't already. They are fine rifles.

19 January 2011, 11:35

Nakihunter

She is real hot & curvy!

19 January 2011, 19:13

J D

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

20 January 2011, 04:36

BaxterB

nice piece... and pics.. last time I saw sexy up close shots like that it was in a, er... national geographic magazine..

SWEET!

20 January 2011, 04:51

k-9 krippler

Gun porn at it's finest!

20 January 2011, 05:05

JohnDL

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.