303 Double at cabelas

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16 December 2018, 23:32

enfieldspares

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.

17 December 2018, 03:25

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by enfieldspares:
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.

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!

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17 December 2018, 04:26

lee440

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.

17 December 2018, 05:39

cal pappas

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

17 December 2018, 05:54

crshelton

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.

17 December 2018, 09:31

eagle27

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.

18 December 2018, 04:49

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
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.

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!