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06 April 2011, 07:28

CCMDoc

"Bespoke" or not - PICTURES courtesy of Ken Buch

Just charged batteries for the DeWalt Hammerdrill and electric impact driver. Got some #8 fasteners. Should be good to go...

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06 April 2011, 08:49

Mike Brooks

quote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Good news and bad news. Bad news is, in transit, there is a big time crack in the wrist.

LMFAO.. That's just plain mean! Funnier than hell but mean!

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07 April 2011, 01:43

CCMDoc

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...

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07 April 2011, 02:09

Biebs

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?

07 April 2011, 02:12

CCMDoc

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 ...

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07 April 2011, 02:23

PSmith

Wow, nice target!

Love the engraving too; the elephant is very, very nice.

Congrats!

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07 April 2011, 02:25

michael458

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!

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07 April 2011, 02:40

DoubleDon

Congrats Doc!!

Ken must have done a quick repair on the wrist. He is a multi-talented guy!

07 April 2011, 02:43

CCMDoc

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.

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07 April 2011, 02:48

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Congrats Doc!!

Ken must have done a quick repair on the wrist. He is a multi-talented guy!

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

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07 April 2011, 02:51

jorge

Wow Doc! gorgeous!

07 April 2011, 05:39

Biebs

Tracking shows delivery Thursday (tomorrow) to Griffin & Howe. I'll be there with Paul to welcome it in. The wait is over!

07 April 2011, 06:36

<generalwar>

Lookin good mate I am sure your very excited!

07 April 2011, 06:50

Nemo .450

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!

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07 April 2011, 07:17

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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.

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07 April 2011, 07:55

malek

WAW,
Is that a beauty or what? It is gorgeous.

Good hunting/shooting and God’s best.

Malek

07 April 2011, 07:56

Lhook7

Congratulations, that is a great looking rifle!

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07 April 2011, 08:40

cal pappas

CCM:
If I was going to have a non-vintage non-English double, this would be it. Absolutely beautiful from butt to muzzle. Congratulations!
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07 April 2011, 09:41

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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.

07 April 2011, 11:39

BigFiveJack

Oh this is going to be a Thursday like none other!

07 April 2011, 20:59

Dave Bush

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.

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07 April 2011, 21:06

degoins

Gorgeous rifle....congrats!!!

07 April 2011, 22:06

a.tinkerer

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
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07 April 2011, 22:35

MACD

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.

07 April 2011, 22:48

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
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

07 April 2011, 22:57

CCMDoc

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 ...

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07 April 2011, 23:01

vagrouser

Congrats Paul-can't wait to see more pics and range report!

07 April 2011, 23:58

Biebs

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!!!!!)

08 April 2011, 00:23

CCMDoc

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).

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08 April 2011, 00:26

DoubleDon

quote:
Originally posted by CCM

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).

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.

08 April 2011, 00:50

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
quote:
Originally posted by CCM

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).

Beautiful gun Doc!! I believe the ammo is Wolfgang Romey. Also marketed br Westley Richards.

Don,

You are 100% correct - and my fingers were ahead of my brain in writing that.
Thanks again,
Paul

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08 April 2011, 00:58

srose

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

08 April 2011, 01:39

CCMDoc

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

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08 April 2011, 01:52

srose

Practice,Practice and Practice some more.

08 April 2011, 06:56

BigFiveJack

My utmost congratulations! Something for generation after
generation to treasure and enjoy the hunt with. BRAVO!

08 April 2011, 07:07

Mike Brooks

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!

08 April 2011, 20:26

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
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!

Only if he drops it

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