I received my new Searcy Classic 450/.400 today, & was VERY well pleased. When I looked at the Classic prototype last year in Dallas, I liked it, but this rifle is more finely finished (especially the wood) than the show gun at Dallas. With the 26" barrels, it points wonderfully, and the weight is perfect (9 lb. 14oz.). The wood is really great. I believe this rifle will give any fine English rifle a run for it's money. When I looked at the color case-hardened receiver, I called Butch & changed my order on the .577 from stainless to color case-hardening. I won't have a chance to shoot it until I return from my Australian hunt, but I'll report on it's accuracy when I get back & take it to the range. To sum it up, if I was a buffalo, I'd be honored to be shot with such a fine rifle !!!

Congratulations, Frank!

Alright Frank!

One thing you can count on with Searcy rifles (other than the guarantee), his rifles get better every year.

We need some pictures when you get a chance.

Congratulations!

congrats on a fine rifle!!!!

Congratulations Frank! Want the contact info for the June DRSS shoot/hunt?

PICTURES????

Geronimo

Frank, how long between your order and delivery?

Frank, I hope you enjoy your new rifle on many successful hunts.

16 months wait time ....... I'll try to post some pics later in May when I return home from my Australian hunt.

Frank,

What'cha hunting in AUS?


JW

Two water buffalo ..... the Searcy would've made the trip, but it was a little late getting here (in time to apply for the gun permit).

That would be my dream gun with case coloring and no engraving. Just plain clean and functional. Good luck on the hunt. And the word is pictures please! Packy

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Originally posted by Frank Beller:
With the 26" barrels, it points wonderfully, and the weight is perfect (9 lb. 14oz.).

Oh my. This won't do. Yet another fat, overweight (10 lbs; 1 1/2 lbs too heavy) .400...and a NEW gun to boot! What could Butch have been thinking? Dan, Will, and JPK will need to increase their blood pressure meds.

Congrats Frank, it sounds nice. Yours is within a couple ounces of mine, and I think you'll find the weight ideal. I know for sure that you won't regret the 26" barrels. You need to bring it to Texas for the DRSS gathering to break it in proper.
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"Serious rifles have two barrels, everything else just burns gunpowder."

At SCI-Reno Butch told me that his newest action will permit him to build a 450-400 at or slightly less than 9 1/2 #. DuaneB

Smart buy Frank

I may be in the minority, but I think my 450/.400's weight is perfect. Also, I have a Chapuis 9.3X74R that I think would feel a little better if it weighed another half pound or so ..... just my thoughts.

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Originally posted by Frank Beller:
I may be in the minority, but I think my 450/.400's weight is perfect. Also, I have a Chapuis 9.3X74R that I think would feel a little better if it weighed another half pound or so ..... just my thoughts.

Right on both counts.
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"Serious rifles have two barrels, everything else just burns gunpowder"

Frank,
I also have one on order, unfortunately Butch is a close personal friend of mine so I suspect that I will get mine last!!!

They sure are nice guns and Butch's guns shoot great, are strong as a vault door and the 450-400s on that smaller action are really something.

Its my all time favorite caliber for anything that walks,crawls or breaths. I have never found it lacking.