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Originally posted by Omnivorous_Bob:
I've already started loading ammo-will have 8, 10, 25-20, 30-06, and 318 doubles, a 4-bore single, 577 howdah, plus a few subguns for variety's sake .

Just a small note on Cal's post above, since we've got the range rented it is free to everyone to shoot on that range. Only if you want to shoot on another one do you have to pay the normal $20 nonmember fee, so there's no reason not to come on out.

Rob


Joyce will be jazzed. Thanks Rob.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edn9E-lyGz4

Jim, I've got ammo stacked deep for those. We'll get tired of loading magazines for her loooonnnng before we run out.

The non-DR guns I plan to bring are the aforementioned 4-bore single, howdah, and subguns(thompson, Sten, and 380/9mm Mac variations), DeLisle carbine replica on an Enfield action, Martini harpoon gun (why not?), suppressed 510 whisper precision rifle, and lastly, a modern Savage bolt action 12-bore rifle. Most are either British or at least in keeping with the spirit of the day, except of course the MAC and Sten which are interesting as they represent the absolute antithesis of a fine DR!

I'm excited to try the savage with heavy bullets for the first time (vs ~1 ounce subcaliber modern slugs) and see if it lives up to the idea of an affordable modern 12 bore rifle.

Rob

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Originally posted by Omnivorous_Bob:

Jim, I've got ammo stacked deep for those. We'll get tired of loading magazines for her loooonnnng before we run out.

Rob

I just read this to Joyce. The shine of the setting sun reflecting off her smile just about blinded me. She loves your sub-guns.

As always thanks for your generosity in sharing the joy.

See you in a couple weeks

Cheers
Jim

Rob shoots his sub guns at our shoot. Then spends the next 364 days reloading for them on his single stage press.
Cal

I thought that you said he used a Lee Loader for those beasts. He's upgraded to a single stage now?

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
I thought that you said he used a Lee Loader for those beasts. He's upgraded to a single stage now?

Money is no object to Rob!
Cal

Maybe I can talk him out of his 'Whack a Mole' Lee stuff so I can get into high production??

Hey Cal Mike T. Here took the day off from work for the shoot. Is there anything I can bring?

Just yourself.
Cal

A few days remaining.
All are welcome.
Cal

Wish I could make it Cal. I'm on the slope till the 11th.

Just a reminder, the shoot is at Birchwood tomorrow May 7th 10-3pm. Everyone with any interest in doubles is invited to stop by, check them out, shoot a few, and grab something from the grill if you time it right.

Today's the day.
It's 5am here in Willow. Take the dog for a walk, the boat anchors are in the truck with ammo, grill, etc. and off in two hours.
Will post some pics here on AR and also on my website tonight.
See you all there.
Cal

Someday I would like to attend.Maybe next time.I am looking forward to the pics and any videos.

Cal,

Looking forward to meeting you and the other Double Nuts!! Saw your neat little Berg on our trip to Fairbanks and back....WOW, looks like you had a close call with a Fire recently??!!

Cheers,

Fun time as always. Thanks for setting up.

Cheers
Jim & Joyce

Good weather, good food, great rifles, good friends: made for a good shoot. We'll pick a date for the July shoot soon.
Cal

From the top:
Hank's .500 ne
Hank's 8-bore
Hank's single shot (forgot caliber)
Cal's ten boat anchors
Dave's Westley 8-bore (only 8 muzzle rifled arm made by WR)
Dave's .577 Westley
Ron's .303, .577, .577 light nitro
Ron's .577, .577 light nitro, .375 flagned
Rob's Thompson and 4-bore
WTF?????????????
Cal's ammo to shoot today and his 4-bore Hughes

Cal,
It was a great time....and a spectacular collection of Beautiful old British Doubles!!

Thank you for your hospitality and the team effort to make this such a success! I thoroughly enjoyed the event....and our whole trip to Alaska to show my wife around the Interior!!

Cheers,

[QUOTE]Originally posted by cal pappas:

WTF?????????????





Cal, that is my new bore rifle, a Savage BOLT ACTION 12-bore. I know it is lacking a second barrel, but it does hold two in the mag plus one in the chamber. A loaded pure lead paradox type 815 grain bullet is pictured in the lower right in an RMC brass case. I'm going to work with 900 grain flat point bullets in brass and (shiver) plastic cases next to see if this is a viable modern rival to 12-bore rifles of old. If the factory 1:36 barrel doesn't pan out I've got a tighter blank on hand to try too.
Rob