Received the new Searcy today .....

20 April 2007, 03:56

Frank Beller

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 !!!

20 April 2007, 04:32

Rusty

Congratulations, Frank!

Rusty
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20 April 2007, 04:39

Jim Manion

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.

20 April 2007, 16:34

mstarling

Congratulations!

20 April 2007, 16:44

degoins

congrats on a fine rifle!!!!

20 April 2007, 18:51

MacD37

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

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20 April 2007, 19:48

Geronomo

PICTURES????

Geronimo

20 April 2007, 22:19

Antlers

Frank, how long between your order and delivery?

20 April 2007, 23:03

500grains

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

20 April 2007, 23:04

Frank Beller

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

21 April 2007, 09:23

Jeff Wemmer

Frank,

What'cha hunting in AUS?

JW

21 April 2007, 09:45

Frank Beller

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).

21 April 2007, 20:11

packrattusnongratus

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

21 April 2007, 22:53

400 Nitro Express

quote:
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."

22 April 2007, 03:58

DuaneB

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

22 April 2007, 04:47

Palmer

Smart buy Frank

ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS

Into my heart on air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.

A. E. Housman

22 April 2007, 04:48

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.

22 April 2007, 05:29

400 Nitro Express

quote:
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"

27 April 2007, 09:25

Atkinson

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.