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25 August 2015, 16:28
Bwana BundukiNew Verney-Carron 500NE
Well I finally have my VC 500 NE and head off to Africa Saturday to hunt Elephant with a double rifle for the first time. All the kinks are worked out and All I can say is wow.
I made a good move buying a Merkel to shoot while the VC was being made as there is a definite learning curve to DR shooting.
I would like to thank my good friend Larry Shores for all the help along the way. Also Todd Williams, Mike Jines, Cal Pappas, Double Don, MacD37 and some I am leaving out.
Todd the offer to load ammo for Larry and I when we were having trouble with Hornady factory loads was incredible. I was remiss in not thanking you sooner.
All of you gentlemen have been generous with your time and your advice and I thank you. I have practiced hard and I feel that I am prepared. I am sure I have a TON of room for improvement but for now I am servicable.
Again my sincere thanks.
Jeff Sevor
25 August 2015, 16:59
RustyTravel safe, and good hunting!
Rusty
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25 August 2015, 17:26
DoubleDonPictures!!
Deo Vindice,
Don
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25 August 2015, 17:50
MJinesBe safe and shoot straight.
Mike
25 August 2015, 17:57
Bwana Bundukiquote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Pictures!!
It's nothing special Don. Just an Azur with 24" inch barrels.
The Merkel is a nice gun. The VC is like a Mercedes IMHO...
Jeff
25 August 2015, 18:24
cal pappasBest of luck to you and bring back some pics for us.
Cal
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25 August 2015, 18:57
Todd WilliamsHave a great hunt Jeff. And the loading offer stands for you guys if you want to give something else a try later. Glad you got all the kinks worked out on the rifle.
25 August 2015, 19:00
ZephyrGood Hunting
Good Shooting
25 August 2015, 20:14
shootawayAt least there will be a hunt report soon.Why don't you post a pic of the rifle?
25 August 2015, 23:38
subsailor74Jeff - relish every single moment of hunting with your double rifle in Africa- there is nothing else like it. Be safe, and shoot straight.... as my Marine buddy says, "as long as there is lead in the air, there's hope." I look forward to your stories and photos when you return.
26 August 2015, 01:12
matt uJeff, Hope you and Larry have a great Safari.
26 August 2015, 04:01
nickhGuys,
Have a great trip in Dande! Nothing better than hunting ele with a double.
cheers
Nick
26 August 2015, 07:49
MacD37Go getum Hoss! I Assure you, you will remember the first shot on that Ele for the rest of your life!
Can't wait for your report!
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"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
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28 August 2015, 07:13
Brandon.GleasonSafe travels and happy hunting! Looking forward to your report when you get back.
28 August 2015, 14:09
RockdocHave a great hunt Mr Gun!
Safari Njema!
Fika Salama.
Cheers, Chris
DRSS
31 August 2015, 14:28
NakihunterHave a great trip with lots of wonderful memories.
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
03 September 2015, 11:05
Use Enough GunEnjoy!!

04 September 2015, 19:55
Bill/OregonElephants with a double rifle. What a dream!

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
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12 September 2015, 11:53
ozhunterHappy hunting