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The new case colors are OK, but the new beaver tail forearm kills it for me. Would make for a good shooter but not for 9K. 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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What should be kept in mind is that this will likely be sighted and regulated for the 215 grain bullet. Which trundles along at about 2,150 fps. So after 100 yards it will have the ballistic properties of a half brick. | |||
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I agree with you and Cal on this one! One other thing is for a 303 britt it is way too heavy as well. It evident that the case coloring was done lately, and that could be a real problem if the action is warped in any place from the heat used. It is pretty, but like Cal, I can't abide a beaver tail for-end on any rifle, much less on a double rifle! ……………………………………………………...I pass!  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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I prefer the traditional splinter also, but that is a fairly nice looking semi beavertail. I could live with it, or you could always have it converted. What do you guys think would be a good price on it, if as advertised? Lee. DRSS(We Band of Bubba's Div.) N.R.A (Life) T.S.R.A (Life) D.S.C. | |||
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I should weigh 8 pounds. The price shoudl be $6000 due to 1. too heavy 2. new wood 3. not a desireable cartridge in a double 4. new refinish 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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Aside from the price, my main objection WRT a hunting rifle are the three objects sticking out from the receiver: Two hooked hammers and the big under lever. A great wall hanger, but nothing to take into the bush. NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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I shot a nice light and lively Holland and Holland double hammer in 303 British when in Germany back in the 80's. Was a joy to shoot but only got to shoot on targets unfortunately. | |||
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I think those objections are simply a personal dislike of the exposed hammer , and the Jones under lever. I have several exposed hammer doubles and one with a Jones underlever also with exposed hammers, and I don't find them to be a hindrance to get into action or reload quickly. I will say I too preferer my doubles without ejectors as well, so I guess it is all a matter of personal preference! On the rifle pictured here My only objection is the draw-backs are the weight, and newly done case coloring. ………………………..What ever floats your canoe! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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