Biebs, JudgeG and Idaho Sharpshooter - Where are pics of your new Searcy DRs. I need ogling material while my .450 NE is being built.

Just got mine Wednesday. Took it out yesterday for one of my simulated safari outings in the woods. I run around with the quad stapling paper plates to different stumps and dead trees, then grab the rifle and a box or 2 of ammo, and start my hunt. Lots of fun...short and long shots, snap shots, shoot/reload/shoot exercises. Fits well and is quite comfortable at the weight/caliber ratio. I'll take some pix today and forward to the webmaster JudgeG to post with his. Maybe today I'll shoot for groups at my range and see how it is regulated. It seemed to hit where aimed yesterday with both barrels, so we'll just be checking.

It's not Sunday night yet. Sunday night is gun porn night.

Mine did not get shipped until yesterday. Sooo, it is now subject to the tender mercies of UPS. I AM going to learn how to post pictures when it gets here.

Rich
what was that CR song: "doot-doot-do, looking out my front door...".

Ha ha!! it's close enough,bring on the pics.

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Originally posted by Muletrain:
It's not Sunday night yet. Sunday night is gun porn night.

Why only Sunday night?

Sent my pix to JudgeG earlier today. He must be checking on the Gin & Olive supply at HHK !!!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Biebs:
Just got mine Wednesday. Took it out yesterday for one of my simulated safari outings in the woods. I run around with the quad stapling paper plates to different stumps and dead trees, then grab the rifle and a box or 2 of ammo, and start my hunt. Lots of fun...short and long shots, snap shots, shoot/reload/shoot exercises. Fits well and is quite comfortable at the weight/caliber ratio. I'll take some pix today and forward to the webmaster JudgeG to post with his. Maybe today I'll shoot for groups at my range and see how it is regulated. It seemed to hit where aimed yesterday with both barrels, so we'll just be checking.[/QUOTE


So here is a "guy" that gets a NEW double rifle, and the FIRST time he fires it, he is running around in the woods shooting paper plates...

WHAT NO LOAD DEVELOPMENT, NO SHOOT OFF THE BENCH REST...

Well THAT, is exactly what a double rifle shooter, with a new double rifle should do...

Shoot the rifle "in the field" a little bit first...

Tony, I saw the test target, and it is regulated with the Hornady 480gr load, so I wasn't worried about load development or regulation. I was interested in seeing where it hit with my own particular sight picture. Some sights are set up so the intended POI sits on top of the front bead (or post), and others where it hits the spot covered by the bead. Just wanted to see what it was like in real hunting conditions, to see if I needed to get the metal file out. All worked well, going to cut the notch just a hair on the rear sight.

Biebs

I was not being critical of your first shooting session with your new double rifle...

I think that is the way it should be done...

That is the way I do it.

Yes, I saw you agreed with the general "get out there and try it" protocol. Plus, it sure beats benchwork!!!

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Originally posted by Biebs:
Yes, I saw you agreed with the general "get out there and try it" protocol. Plus, it sure beats benchwork!!!

For sure...

I have not seen any benches in the field when hunting with my doubles in Texas, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Canada or Zimbabwe...

next time you get up here, stop by and get a visit in. My wife says if you are housebroke you can stay here...*

Rich

*something like if he's like you what difference does one more make...

Rich, it was great to meet you at SCI.

Next time I come to Idaho I will give you a call and allow some time for a visit...

Had surgery on finger. can;t type for crap. will get pics soon to include biebs.

Hope it wasn't your trigger finger! 4 weeks to Chirisa!!!

Biebs, have you tried out any of the 577 nitro ammo you got from me??

No, not yet. Still searching for the gun to shoot it in. I'll play with the Searcy until I take it to Africa in early March for Jumbo, then figure out a long-term DR strategy when I get back. I just handled an original WJ Jeffery 8 Bore hammer gun at Griffin & Howe yesterday....now I'm all confused. What a rifle!!!!!!

NE 450 No 2,

as you may know 465H&H lives just a few miles from me. We can have a fine get together.

Rich

I have stopped and had lunch with 465H&H in the past. Sounds like a good time to me.

Next time I go that way we will get together.

UPS says my rifle has left their Mesquite, Texas location and is enroute to___________ as of Saturday.

Soon...

Rich

So what toys did Judge, Biebs and Rich pick up?

Rich got a very nice early Searcy Double Rifle in .470 NE. I just haven't figured out how to post pictures yet. But, I am working on it. My computer geek nephew is coming over tomorrow to help.

Rich

Rich,

I would be happy to post pics for you.. Or if tyou want to stop by, I will show you how to do it.


465H&H

465 H&H,

you are on, call me tomorrow. I'll buy lunch and you can come over and show me how.

Rich

Rich, PM me your email, and I'll send mine to you as well. We'll have a Searcy-fest!!!

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This is my baby...

Rich

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You all know about the bracelet, Zimbabwe December 2008.

The knife is a Ferguson Damascus. Based on an original 200+ year old Spanish fighting knife design in the maker's collection. He does nice work.

Butch gave me their regulation load for the 470 NE. 106gr of IMR 4831, Fed 215 primer, and Woodleighs.

Rich

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Yes, one of ten Butch has built and donated to SCI over the years. I shot ten rounds this afternoon, and am quite pleased...

Rich

Rich...
Sweet!
Having fun shooting it?

Very excellent Rich!!!

Brett

Thanks for the picture!

Rich,

My apologies! I didn't check in here yesterday for your message. If you still need help on photo posting call me.

465H&H

Well, Rich has put up some nice pics for us to enjoy. Can Biebs or JudgeG top him?

Love that gun, but, as a TCU alumnus, I can't stand that sweatshirt!!!

Very cool gun Rich.

DCS,

you are going to be seeing a lot more of them this year and the next. We could be playing for the National Championship by then

Rich
Bronco football and Searcy Double Rifles, and single malt scotch...

Not while Terry Wieland remains on the BCS competition committee...