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My new double
04 June 2010, 23:22
sandyhunterMy new double
Here's my new Searcy Field Grade. It's a .450 NE 3 1/4" with 26" barrels and a wood upgrade. I'm very happy with Butch's workmanship, including the wood-to-metal fit, the metal-to-metal fit, and the checkering. I shot it a dozen times last weekend and will shoot it some more tomorrow, and will report more after that. I can't tell you too much about the shooting so far, other than that it's lots of fun and more pleasant than shooting my .375 Ruger Alaskan.
Pardon the shadows in the photos.
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Congrats. Looks great. Great cartridge too!
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very very nice i like the wood upgrade.
05 June 2010, 00:09
fairgameAwesome. Make sure when you are in camp with me we do not get ours doubles mixed up.
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05 June 2010, 00:44
degoinsdang that's nice!! congrats!!
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05 June 2010, 01:08
sandyhunterThanks, guys. I'm really happy with it.
Andrew, in all seriousness, it would be fun to take a shot or two with each other's doubles, if we get the chance. Wish I could bring you some .470 ammo, since I know you guys pay through the nose for it over there.
Very nice piece. I had one....very accurate and easy to shoot. But, alas, I was drawn away by the allure of the 577 !
05 June 2010, 03:03
Dutch44Congrats on your nice gun. Should give you a lot of pleasure. That's a great build and great cartridge.
Dutch
05 June 2010, 05:56
goshootNice wood!!!!!!!!
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05 June 2010, 06:06
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05 June 2010, 06:25
Bill CooleyNice rifle in perhaps THE clasic caliber.
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05 June 2010, 10:25
NakihunterVery nice. I would be happy to own that as my first & only DR!
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Congratulations! Nice rifle! Welcome to the DRSS!
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05 June 2010, 14:57
BrettAKSCIHe sure finds some nice wood! Congrats on your double!
Brett
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05 June 2010, 18:56
boom stickSweeeeeeeeet!
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Should be a great gun to master. Order a second set of barrels so you wont be afraid to shoot it till it becomes a smooth bore!
05 June 2010, 19:13
Bill73That is a sweet rifle,congratulations!!!
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06 June 2010, 05:26
Hawkeye MountaineerBeautiful Searcy-- enjoy!
Thanks for sharing.
06 June 2010, 07:51
dirklawyerIf it shoots as good as it looks it's 2+ beauty.
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