I stumbled on a very nice little prewar 20 ga SxS proofdate 12/28, probably a guild gun out of Suhl. Its a wand, very trim, under 6lbs...rotary cocking indicators, Anson and Deeley action (double underbite). The barrels are a little rough, some pitting, but very usable. I'm toying with having a set of rifle barrels fitted in a medium caliber. Already have a double in 9.3x74R. I know the rimmed cartridges are probably better suited. What say ye?....I don't own an 06, maybe the 8mm as an equivalent.
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The 9,3x74R might be considered a medium caliber if you are comparing it to the big boys. In a small trim rifle it gives quite a smack recoil wise. I used mine to shoot a couple of moose and it performed well. Can't recommend a better round than the 30R Blaser for hunting in the lower 48 states
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I have one double in big bore. In a small bore for large game I believe you only have 3 modern choices the 30 Blaser, 7x65R my choice, 8mm. Heym and chapius make doubles in 30/30. If a vintage rifle 333 Jeffery was available rimmed. There are a lot of small mediums like the 350no2 out there that would have mild recoil. The 300 super was also made rimmed but I have seen single shots but no doubles in that cartridge. Good luck choosing and happy hunting.
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Nothing wrong with sizing 7X65R brass in an '06 die to make a rimmed 30'06. Easy to do as every smith has '06 reamers and there are lots of cheap barrels out there for every 30cal bullet weight. 7X65R is a great choice of course too.
Mr. JonP: When I was hunting boar in Austria last year, the most common small double rifle cartridges that was 30/06 followed by the 7X65R. Of course, this was a three day hunting trip, so take it for what it is worth. Mr. Huvius' idea is an excellent one. I think that Arron Little whose work is often posted on this site could build a reliable and well regulated double according to Mr. Huvius idea. Other than that, I think the 30 Blaser cartridge would be less costly to get into. If you want a 30 cal faster than the 30/30 or 303 class.
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7x65R is a great cartridge. I've owned one double rifle and one combination gun in that caliber. But for a shotgun conversion 7x57R may be a better choice because it is designed for lower pressures. CIP piezo standard for 7x65R is 55,000 psi and for the 7x57R it's 49,000 psi. I doubt you would be able to tell any difference in performance between the two cartridges at double rifle hunting ranges.
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With a picture like Mr. Ozhunter's, it is hard not to choose the 7x57R. And just about everyone chambers a rifle for it and ammo is everywhere. Good luck choosing and good hunting.
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In a light double a 9.3X74R will provide you with "Brisk" recoil. I would suggest a smaller rimmed cartridge 8x, or 7X or 6.5x. Much more fun! I speak from experience with a Chapuis 9.3X74R.
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Get a pair of 8X57RS (.323 dia)! It posts about 40 K chamber pressure with a 170 gr bullet @ about 2400 FPS. A 30-30 with a 1 in 10 twist regulated for 150 gr factory ammo available in any country store in the USA. The 30-30 only develops about 32K pressure. Both are fine for just about anything in North America. ..................................................................
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