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Should I do it?
19 January 2015, 01:35
larryshoresShould I do it?
19 January 2015, 01:45
RustyBuy the rifle. Then send it down here so Mike Jines and I can shoot it!
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19 January 2015, 01:59
PoyntmanLarry,
That rifle is beautiful! I assume thats the .500 VC you mentioned from DSC!?
I've long struggled with stroking that check for a Double but if or when i do...I'd rather spend a little more for one like this where i truly appreciate the engraving etc.
19 January 2015, 02:19
larryshoresThat is the one .
19 January 2015, 02:22
pagosawingnutI think that one has your name all over it! Damn nice engraving! And it's only money.
19 January 2015, 02:25
GrenadierOrlando gator gun?
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19 January 2015, 02:34
larryshoresMostly elephants. I am sure I would whack some hogs with it.
19 January 2015, 02:49
Todd WilliamsIt's a looker!
19 January 2015, 03:38
chupacabra......and I thought marylynn was going to do all of the damsge!!!!!!!
......Great visiting with you an marylynn in Dallas....
19 January 2015, 04:03
subsailor74go for it!
19 January 2015, 04:06
Beretta682EGo for it.
I went back and looked at it. There is a nice lion and elephant engraved on the other side plate and bottom. Excellent engraving and wood. Gun balances really well even with a right handed stock for me.
Mike
19 January 2015, 04:28
PondoroSplendid elephant gun...
19 January 2015, 04:50
Use Enough GunGet it bought!
19 January 2015, 05:10
A.DahlgrenVery nice!
Have you ever looked at the English DR makers ? Like Anderson Wheeler etc ?
19 January 2015, 05:50
Dutch44Williams and Son was there as was Purdey and a Canadian solo gunsmith Stephen Milton who had a splendid Drop Lock .470. LARM, and the usual gang of others were well represented. A smorgasbord of doubles.
Dutch
19 January 2015, 05:59
AntlersThis has two triggers, right?
Antlers
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19 January 2015, 06:03
larryshoresYup.
I just texted Ken. I am getting it.
19 January 2015, 06:08
LeopardtrackYour wedding present to yourself?
19 January 2015, 06:54
Marty"Buy the best, the very best, that you can possibly afford. You will never regret it."
John "Pondoro" Taylor
19 January 2015, 08:50
maxbearI appreciate this rifle for what it is. But.....In my opinion ...if it has side plates...it better be a sidelock.
06 March 2015, 13:13
larryshoresI picked it up yesterday.
06 March 2015, 16:37
Larry SellersLarry - Good move, hope you enjoy.
Larry Sellers
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R8 Blaser
[QUOTE]Originally posted by larryshores:
I picked it up yesterday.[/QUOT
06 March 2015, 19:21
Andre MertensAs a confirmation of my earlier post regarding the dangers of building double rifles on a shotgun receiver, I'd like to underline that the S/S rifle pictured above is indeed built on a true rifle receiver, not of a shotgun. Proof is the visible hollow gas screw, meant to divert gasses away from the shooter's face in case of a blown primer or ruptured case...
André
DRSS
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3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact.
5 shots are a group.
06 March 2015, 20:16
Milo ShanghaiSadly not proof at all. Many shotguns have gas vent screws.
Congratulations, Larry. Hope you enjoy shooting it. English double next on the list, I hope.
quote:
Originally posted by Andre Mertens:
As a confirmation of my earlier post regarding the dangers of building double rifles on a shotgun receiver, I'd like to underline that the S/S rifle pictured above is indeed built on a true rifle receiver, not of a shotgun. Proof is the visible hollow gas screw, meant to divert gasses away from the shooter's face in case of a blown primer or ruptured case...
06 March 2015, 20:34
Biebsquote:
Gun balances really well even with a right handed stock for me.
That's because YOU'RE unbalanced :-)
06 March 2015, 21:01
jorgeSay Larry, I'm just up the road. Call me if you need a gunbearer! beautiful gun sir!
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06 March 2015, 21:02
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
quote:
Gun balances really well even with a right handed stock for me.
That's because YOU'RE unbalanced :-)
Beibs' your cutting and pasting skills are akin to your shooting skills - much to be desired
You need to include my byline or no one will know you are referring to me.
Nice gun Larry - should be a bast to shoot.
Mike
06 March 2015, 23:13
mt AlAwesome and show targets asap!
07 March 2015, 01:16
D R Hunterlarryshores,
Enjoy your new rifle to the utmost! May you take
every game animal that you desire with it.
As to it being a boxlock with sideplates, simply
a larger "canvas" for the engraver to work upon.
If a fellow likes it, he buys it!
D/R Hunter
Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal...
13 March 2015, 04:08
D R HunterWhen you can, may we please see pics of the other areas of engraving sir?
D/R Hunter
Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal...
15 March 2015, 00:42
SliderA Proper Double!!!
15 March 2015, 22:10
larryshoresI just shot it 12 times. I loved it.
15 March 2015, 22:13
larryshores
16 March 2015, 02:52
BockhunterGreat!!
How long are the barrels?
25 Inch?
16 March 2015, 03:22
470EDDYBEAUTIFUL!! Well Done....
Now for an Elephant booking...or do you have one?
I really like the VC locking system. I looked at them very carefully at SCI and learned a bunch!! Beautiful doubles in their booth!!...I was drooling on a 375 Flanged!!
Cheers,
470EDDY
16 March 2015, 03:48
JudgeGquote:
Originally posted by 470EDDY:
BEAUTIFUL!! Well Done....
Now for an Elephant booking...or do you have one?
I really like the VC locking system. I looked at them very carefully at SCI and learned a bunch!! Beautiful doubles in their booth!!...I was drooling on a 375 Flanged!!
Cheers,
I've got one!
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
16 March 2015, 07:36
D R HunterThat is a SPLENDID portrait of a Lion Brute!
D/R Hunter
Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal...
16 March 2015, 08:32
pagosawingnutWell, Larry.
How does the baby shoot???
16 March 2015, 09:34
larryshoresIt shot well Rick. I shot at a small plastic bottle on a dirt mound. I either hit it or hit close enough to make it move every time.
One problem that I note is my left shoulder strength. It was operated on a year ago. In spite of intensive weight lifting, it is still weak. It is difficult to hold the rifle up for very long.
16 March 2015, 17:27
DoubleDonBeautiful gun Larry. How much does it weigh?
Deo Vindice,
Don
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