Double Rifle Needed !

14 October 2006, 05:52

Red River Jake

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.

Thank you,
Jake Jones

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14 October 2006, 08:48

Red River Jake

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.

Thank you,
Jake Jones

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14 October 2006, 18:18

Mississippian

quote:
If there is anything I can do in return all you have to do is ask.

Lets see!! It is time for my winter wash/ wax job on the airplane. My truck could use one also........

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14 October 2006, 20:05

Red River Jake

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. : )

Happy hunting,
Jake

14 October 2006, 22:50

700 nitro

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.

15 October 2006, 06:16

tomo577

check out the other posts in the double rifle column. there are 3 in particular :

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is this good for a buff hunt

cheap double rifles -

all these relate to $2,500 doubles ......

for a working mans budget !!

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15 October 2006, 09:11

tomo577

IT WOULD HELP IF YOU READ THE POSTS !

THEN CONTACT THE MAKERS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.

DON'T BE NAIVE - YOU WILL NOT GET A $15,000 DOUBLE RIFLE FOR $2,500.

BUT IF YOU ARE SINCERE ABOUT GETTING INTO A DOUBLE RIFLE AT LITTLE MONEY THESE ARE WORTH LOOKING AT.

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15 October 2006, 09:24

500grains

quote:
Originally posted by Red River Jake:
In what calibers might they be in and are they relieable ?

They are not for dangerous game use. Just toys, really.

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16 October 2006, 06:37

tomo577

any of the 45 cal rifles can be reamed out to
450 x 3 1/4 or even better 450 # 2

i rent these reamers for $25.00

in the classified there is a $3,000 double rifle listed in some 458 rcbs cal or such.

if jake won't say how much he can spend this is an excersize in wheel spinning. lol

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16 October 2006, 07:09

Red River Jake

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.

Thanks again,
jake

16 October 2006, 07:35

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

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16 October 2006, 11:55

bulldog563

quote:
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

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16 October 2006, 18:17

Mississippian

quote:
keep on saving till you have it,

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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16 October 2006, 18:36

ROSCOE

quote:
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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16 October 2006, 21:13

Mississippian

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If only you could do this with women....

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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16 October 2006, 21:29

577NitroExpress

quote:
save for retirement

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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16 October 2006, 22:34

Mississippian

quote:
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.

quote:
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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17 October 2006, 02:11

Mississippian

quote:
i just turned 24.

And you already own a 700NE! Will you be my financial adviser? Im 36, what about you Red River? Oh, and did you get the PM I sent several days ago?

Edited: RRjake, we must have posted at the same time. Damn! You make me feel old!

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17 October 2006, 02:30

Mississippian

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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17 October 2006, 06:50

tomo577

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!