Hello ya'll, my name is Jake Jones. I'm looking for a good double in 470 or 500 nitro express. Anyone who might have one of these rifles or might know where one that has a good price on it would be greatly appriceated.
My budhet unfourtnetly is that of a working man and therefore I need a "working gun". I am very thankful for all of you helping me out... If there is anything I can do in return all you have to do is ask.
Well, Mr. Mississippi... I highly doubt to find myself waxing trucks and planes even though it is a tempting offer, I do believe however that we can figure some way to get what we both want. : )
new guy has some real nice stuff and got to handle a few items at the last drss shoot hes a stand up guy and if he had something i wanted i wouldnt hesitate to do business with him.
Posts: 2095 | Location: B.C | Registered: 31 January 2002
Gentlmen, I am willing to spend up to about 7,000 but what I want is more of a used gun that still has plenty of life left in her that is also in a popular cal so that getting ammo wont be such a hastle.
jake, for 8 grand you can get one of a couple merkels available on this forum. both are 470 - a great all around caaliber and probably the favorite world wide.
if you can't borrow the extra thousand bucks sell off some of those bolt rifles - after getting a double you'll be glad you did.
or you can keep on saving till you have it, good luck , tomo577
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Posts: 1144 | Location: west of erie, pa | Registered: 15 September 2006
Originally posted by tomo577: jake, for 8 grand you can get one of a couple merkels available on this forum. both are 470 - a great all around caaliber and probably the favorite world wide.
if you can't borrow the extra thousand bucks sell off some of those bolt rifles - after getting a double you'll be glad you did.
or you can keep on saving till you have it, good luck , tomo577
I also agree with tomo577. Im in a similar situation that you are however Im going to try to attend the Tulsa gun show and DRSS meet in Jan 07 before I decide. Good Luck! Kelly
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Posts: 1094 | Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi | Registered: 25 January 2004
Originally posted by Mississippian: Im going to try to attend the DRSS meet in Jan 07 before I decide.
Even better advice. Anyone looking into their first Double rifle purchase should attend one of these events. You will have the opportunity to feel and shoot many styles of doubles...it will help you make your decision. If only you could do this with women....
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Roscoe, Have you seen the picture of Coni Brooks in the Barnes Catalog with her Zim Buf? She is holding what appears to be a Double Rifle and the caption reads, "She used a 500 Nitro and a 570 gr. Barnes XLC". Looks like Randy Brooks is blessed with your wish! And my wife wants to do home improvements, save for retirement and other boring things!
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Posts: 1094 | Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi | Registered: 25 January 2004
If you don't max out everything you can in your retirement accounts, your positioning yourself to loose out on A LOT of nice toys and many amazing hunts in the future.
I would offer this advice to any young person who is considering buying a double: invest money into your retirement account first, then into your children's college funds, then go out and buy yourself toys.
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And my wife wants to do home improvements, save for retirement and other boring things!
577NE, I was just kidding, but I suppose you had no way of knowing.
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invest money into your retirement account first, then into your children's college funds
This is good advice which my wife and I seem to have in order at the moment however, there is another school of thought concerning this topic. Correct me if Im wrong tomo577, but I seem to remember a post a few weeks ago by tomo encouraging us youngsters to "do it" while we still have our health! Im certain this would be ok if done within reason. As for the college thing, we all know what Dave Ramsey thinks! Scholorships, loans, Military, and work did it for me, no help from parents, and I feel I have a greater appreciation of my accomplishments. 577NE, I will say that one could not go wrong following your advice and I am definately not disputing your plan! Kelly
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Posts: 1094 | Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi | Registered: 25 January 2004
RRJ, I sent the PM (attempted to ) after my first post about waxing truck and planes etc. I was just letting you know I was picking at you and wanted to make sure you didnt take it in the wrong manor. The remainder of the PM was points that have already been brought forward by other members.
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Posts: 1094 | Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi | Registered: 25 January 2004
i'll say again what i said about doing it while you are young. i'm 63 - until 2 yrs ago i was fit & fine. now i am disabled and can no longer stalk. my hunting is over.
you -may - be able to better afford it later on..... maybe not. but once anything happens to your health ... well you can just throw your cards in - the game is over for you.
trying to save when you are at your lowest earning years is difficult. as you age your income better increase - that is the time to stash it away bigtime with uncle sams blessings. in the meantime, hunt, hunt, hunt!
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Posts: 1144 | Location: west of erie, pa | Registered: 15 September 2006
) after my first post about waxing truck and planes etc. I was just letting you know I was picking at you and wanted to make sure you didnt take it in the wrong manor. The remainder of the PM was points that have already been brought forward by other members. 
