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Just charged batteries for the DeWalt Hammerdrill and electric impact driver. Got some #8 fasteners. Should be good to go... NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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LMFAO.. That's just plain mean! Funnier than hell but mean!  NRA Life ASSRA Life DRSS Today's Quote: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime. | |||
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Don't know if this will work as I have to use a "smart phone" - can't see anything linked to PhotoBucket or other photo hosting sites here at the "System" so here goes: Photos courtesy of Ken Buch - have not seen or had in hand the actual Verney-Carron 600 Nitro Express double that is on it's way to me...        NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Paul, that other picture of the engraved Elephant is much better than Ken's phone shot....it is VERY well done. Nice regulation target! What's the ETA at Griffin & Howe? | |||
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Thanks Jon, No idea on ETA - have the tracking number but that isn't even logged into their system yet. I'm hoping Monday or Tuesday ... NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Wow, nice target! Love the engraving too; the elephant is very, very nice. Congrats! Paul Smith SCI Life Member NRA Life Member DSC Member Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club DRSS I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas" "A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck | |||
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Doc!  I knew this thing was going to be dandy---But did not expect that! WOW--it's incredible! A very fine piece of work! As you know Sam has several VCs. While I don't know crap about them, they are mighty fine. I am not a double chap--but if there was ever two doubles that I covet it's Sam's two VCs that I have played with, 500 Nitro and his 577 Nitro! Extreme Excellence! This one of yours is looking mighty fine as well! Can't wait to see how it handles the #13s! Michael http://www.b-mriflesandcartridges.com/default.html The New Word is "Non-Conventional", add "Conventional" to the Endangered Species List! Live Outside The Box of "Conventional Wisdom" I do Not Own Any Part of Any Bullet Company, I am not in the Employ Of Any Bullet Company. I do not represent, own stock, nor do I receive any proceeds, or monies from ANY BULLET COMPANY. I am not in the bullet business, and have no Bullets to sell to you, nor anyone else. | |||
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Congrats Doc!! Ken must have done a quick repair on the wrist. He is a multi-talented guy! Deo Vindice, Don Sons of Confederate Veterans Black Horse Camp #780 | |||
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Thanks Gentlemen  I've suggested to Ken that he have a page on his website that shows some of the "special" guns he has had built for customers. DoubleDon has a couple of real beautiful Verney-Carron doubles - a 500 and a 577. I know of one other being built for another AR member in 500NE and of course our own Jorge is in the queue as well. Thanks again for the kind words and I hope I can duplicate that target with CEBs though I have a lot of work to do to hone my DR skills. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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As you know, he is "just down the road a bit" from Amish country and those folk do some of the most amazing wood work. Either that or he borrowed some of Michael's JB Weld NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Wow Doc! gorgeous! USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Tracking shows delivery Thursday (tomorrow) to Griffin & Howe. I'll be there with Paul to welcome it in. The wait is over! | |||
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Lookin good mate I am sure your very excited! | ||
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 Congrats Doc! Very happy for you! That's an awfull lot of rifle you got there... But then again, can you have too much of a good thing? I think this rifle proves you cannot. I'm glad your waiting is over. Again, congrats! Best Regards, Nemo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. -- John 3:36 http://www.accurateinnovations.com - http://aigunstocks.com/home-2/ NRA Life Member DSC SCI DRSS - STILL waiting on MY "Taksdale" .450NE or a refund...  "Young knight, learn to love God and revere women, so that your honour grows. Practice knighthood and learn the Art that dignifies you, and brings you honour in wars." (Johannes Liechtenauer, 14th century) | |||
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Well, again many thanks for the kind words. I don't know what magic Biebs worked with the guys in the brown shorts but he tells me UPS will deliver to Griffin & Howe tomorrow by end of business day and I'll take him at his word. It was he after all that put me on to Ken Buch to begin with and with Karl Stumpfe for our next safari. And speaking of Ken Buch - I have to say again what a pleasure it has been to speak and work with him. A gentleman and great all around guy. If Biebs and I can actually pick it up tomorrow, I will do my best to take some additional photos and post a few more if there is interest. Ken's photos seem to have captured all of the salient points. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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WAW, Is that a beauty or what? It is gorgeous.  Good hunting/shooting and God’s best. Malek Best regards Malek Good Hunting/Shooting and God's best. | |||
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Congratulations, that is a great looking rifle! ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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CCM: If I was going to have a non-vintage non-English double, this would be it. Absolutely beautiful from butt to muzzle. Congratulations! Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Thanks for sharing this amazing rifle and the excitement which goes with the whole project. Wish you the very best with the rifle and on your hunt in November. Congratulations on a wonderful & exquisite rifle. "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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Oh this is going to be a Thursday like none other! Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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Paul: While it's not a Blaser S2, it's still damn nice  Just don't let Biebs shoot it!All kidding aside, it's fantastic. Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | |||
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Gorgeous rifle....congrats!!! DRSS | |||
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Like Cal says, butt to muzzles! By the way, when you get a chance, show us with a photo how the grownups at VC do muzzles! Cheers Tinker _________________________________ Self appointed Colonel, DRSS | |||
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Great rifle Doc! Looks as if you thought of everything ---- even down to that tiny backup toplever, in case the big one breaks!!! Seriously tho, very cool! I don't recall seeing a locking safety on a really modern double. Class act. I hope you enjoy it. | |||
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_______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Just got back from picking it up at Griffin & Howe.  I'll let Biebs weigh in on how it looks and handles but to my eyes, hands and shoulder - everything I had hoped it would be and fits me like a fine shotgun. The Verney-Carron family have given me all that I asked for and then some. Ken Buch was always a pleasure and a gentleman. I can't wait to get to the range and try to create groups at 25 yards that come close to that test target at 50 metres. Thanks again folk though is it, in fact, "Bespoke"?   Now I have to get back to work ... NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Congrats Paul-can't wait to see more pics and range report! | |||
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Dr Paul has been admitted to surgery this afternoon. It seems the grin he had on his face was so wide it dislocated the top of his head! The rifle is gorgeous...makes DoubleDon's look like a Mossberg!!! (Just kidding DD!!!!!) | |||
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Actually I mentioned to Ken that he should have a page on his website for some of these - to show folk what alternatives to standard fare they have. Ken didn't mention to whom it was going or what caliber but he is shipping another "Custom" V-C double out today. He says it is "as nice as" mine. After getting back to the office and fondling it for while as well as taking a few pictures, I looked at the regulation target again. Impressive. I was pleased to see that my 600NE is regulated with Westley Richards 900grain ammo. According to the WR website, this throws a 900 grain pill at 1950fps from a 24" barrel (vs. Kynoch which is 900grains at 1950fps from a 28" barrel). NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Beautiful gun Doc!! I believe the ammo is Wolfgang Romey. Also marketed by Westley Richards. BTW, I would take any manufacturer's "stated" velocity with a grain of salt. Deo Vindice, Don Sons of Confederate Veterans Black Horse Camp #780 | |||
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Don, You are 100% correct - and my fingers were ahead of my brain in writing that. Thanks again, Paul NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Paul, Great looking gun and glad you finally got it. I look forward to hearing how it shoots. If it shoots as good as my 500 and 577 you will be happy. Go smack that elephant now! Sam | |||
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Hey Sam, I hope I can shoot it as well as you do your 500 and 577. Namibia in November - elephant is Job 1 Thanks Sam, Paul NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Practice,Practice and Practice some more. | |||
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My utmost congratulations! Something for generation after generation to treasure and enjoy the hunt with. BRAVO!  Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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If you can shoot it as well as it looks..,. You've got a winner there Doc! Just don't let Biebs play with it! He'll wind up with a broken collar bone and detached retinas! NRA Life ASSRA Life DRSS Today's Quote: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime. | |||
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Only if he drops it NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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I am speachless...that is a piece of art !!!! CONGRATULATIONS !! L | |||
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