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. I couldn't resist .....    Belgium made, 9,3x74R. Classic European. . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | ||
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Rounded action, (looks like) articulated front trigger, POW grip, versatile caliber, probably weighs 9lb ... what's not to like? Russ Gould - Whitworth Arms LLC BigfiveHQ.com, Large Calibers and African Safaris Doublegunhq.com, Fine English, American and German Double Rifles and Shotguns VH2Q.com, Varmint Rifles and Gear | |||
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. And ejectors! Needs a new pad and she'll be ready for a driven boar hunt in November in Germany! . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | |||
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What a beautiful rifle. You are a lucky person, indeed. | |||
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Lovely rifle, looks about perfect to me! | |||
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That's purty!!! Guns and hunting | |||
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Nice rifle, I think africa is calling her. | |||
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That was an intelligence test, you passed. Let us know how it shoots. Dave | |||
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I'm thinking as a first driven wild boar and red deer in Europe in November / December. A booked State Forest hunt in Germany. Only downer is it must be lead free ammo on State Forestry shoots. I'll certainly post results ! . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | |||
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. Well I got in some range time with my new 'love' yesterday. First time. Testing with 285 grain S&B factory softs. Not a top quality ammo I give you that but adequate for initial range tests. 50m - 2 x 2 rounds without any adjustments, height perfect but R1/L1 and R2/L2 approx 21 cm apart. 25m - 2 x 2 rounds R3/L3 and R4/L4 at 6 - 7 cm apart 100m - 2 x 2 rounds R5/L5 and R6/L6 at 24 cm apart She has a bit of a kick to her but no worse than a .375 H&H. Easy enough to manage. Will put a new pad on her. The gunsmith old Mr Schmithuesen Snr was there and did a quick appraisal. 1960s Belgian on a 20 action, Liege proofed but possibly a Ferlach build, lots of nice work. Not being a reloader (yet), I am trying to find out what the previous owner was shooting in her and then I will reach for the same or failing that try various factory ammos and see if I can find something that she digests well. Has the potential to become a dangerous game Africa rifle and displace the .375 for a while. We will see  Charlie . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | |||
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How did you go finding a regulation load for this one? | |||
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Also, what about the lead free loads? I don’t reload, either. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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I used my double 9.3x74R double to replace my 375 "light" rifle on several safaris. It works wonders for that purpose, even taking a Zim male lion in 2012. Fine choice you've made there. | |||
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I have a couple of 9.3X74mm double rifles, and I see nothing wrong with them for most game with proper shot placement, on just about anything short of Elephant. They are not stoppers, that is a fact, but with careful shot placement especially on cats over bait they are hard to beat. Even cape buffalo for a standing broad side shot for a heart/lung shot. In my opinion the 9.3X74mm gets an undeserved rep by some hunters, and game law makers. ...…………….........………..  MacD37....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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It's definitely a Boar stopper Mac. I've had no experience on dangerous game but I remember reading a hunt report by a poster on here, 450 NE No2, took his little 9.3 double to Africa and compared it favourably with his larger doubles. A frontal chest shot on a big buff with a 285gr Woodley soft, the buff went 5 yards and put his legs in the air. That impressed the hell out of me. | |||
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. When everything is back to normal (as it hopefully will be one day soon) I am looking forward to taking this one to Africa too ! . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | |||
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By the way Charlie64, That is a beautiful little double. You are justified in loving that light, and well appointed double rifle. I wish it was mine! ……...………………..  MacD37....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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