Dom Perignon or Bollinger?

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Dom Perignon or Bollinger?

Hey jorge, what in the world does that mean, did you get it or not?

Malek

Good hunting/shooting and God's best

It means I have a Air-Way-Bill and that it will be in the US next Tuesday. Needs to then clear customs and off it goes to live in Florida

Ken:

Thanks for the explenation, that puts my mind at ease now


Malek

Good hunting/shooting and God's best

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Originally posted by jorge:
Dom Perignon or Bollinger?

If Ken is buying, whatever is more expensive

Jorge, The hell with that champagne go buy two boxes of Hornady ammo in 450 's and christen that new boomer.

Mike

Great Rifle--hope she shoots as good as she looks.

This is why I just love AR. Everyone is so happy for Jorge and his new rifle and we can all join in the celebration! grweat stuff & good luck with the rifle.

Did you get it yet?

:::SIGH::: not yet. Believe me y'all will know!

I heard that it was dropped whilst boxing for shipment. Very unfortunate crack at the wrist. Should be corrected within 3 months.

, then again it IS the government that runs Customs!

OH NO, A Birth Defect!

Rifle is in Ken's hands men and shortly to the UPS guy. I'll have it Monday!

Jorge...DON"T let UPS have it...they trash guns and related shipments...or they disappear...go FED-EX or USPS Insured Air Mail...they both deliver!! I am serious!!

Too late, UPS delivery Tuesday to my local gun shop. I had an FFL for twenty years and used UPS almost exclusively and nver had an issue.

I usually wait at my FFL for the UPS truck to arrive

Yes, those were the good l days...not anymore...I can tell you some horror stories about the flying of guns too....
Did you see my e-mail about Lisa contact...lost it in an e-mail crash...I am still pondering and might make a deer hunting trip to TX in Sept?? Met the former owner in Bend two weeks ago...he liked the ol Wilkes...
Good Luck on your delivery and we'll all be expecting shooting report...and of course PIX!!

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Originally posted by CCMDoc:
I usually wait at my FFL for the UPS truck to arrive

Camping out. I'll show up with a box of doughnuts and coffee for the staff and then sit in the corner

Has the eagle landed?

Well men it's here and it's everything I expected. Two things stand out: I have NEVER had a gun fit me so well and proof-positive that getting measured and measured correctly is an absolute must. The other is the target. I took a pair of calipers and measured the holes center to center and they are within .001 of what the barrel separation is. Hopefully I can shoot it as well.

I'll have to retake the pics as they really suck and not do the cch justice. The CCH is very subdued but in the light of day the colors really come to light. On my scales it came in right at 10.15lb.

Congratulations Jorge! That is a great looking rifle.

Congrats!! Can't even see the crack in the wrist. And yes, the pix do suck.

UPS Delivered!! Whew, I am glad...I didn't want to jinx your arrivl!!

Congratulations...what a neat rifle!! Makes the wait worth while.

Where did yo have the measurements done...with Ken at a show...at the shop, etc?? Yes, it works, everything else becomes a compromise when it fits like a glove...I'll bet you shoot it well...watch out Vintagers!!

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Congrats!! Can't even see the crack in the wrist. And yes, the pix do suck.

:::SIGH::: sorry! I promise better soon!

Jorge, Congrats on a fine double.


Mike

Congratulations! Cant wait to see the good photos. How is the wood?

Excellent!

Congratulations and good hunting!

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Originally posted by Nakihunter:
Congratulations! Cant wait to see the good photos. How is the wood?

Lots of straight grain and not too much marbling. Just right for a big bore I'd say. If you go to the start of the thread you can see the action in the white and here's a good closeup of the wood:

There are some deer feeding on acorns where the pop-up blind is. They are patiently awaiting a certain retired Navy guy to shoot them and make some good suppers on the grill. (I'll pass on two of us in there again, however!)

Season begins Oct. 22 and I expect you to bring the V-C and some softs.

Count on it!!!! thanks!

Congrats Jorge...Need another JAX layover to see your new baby

Very nice, congrats.

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Originally posted by 470EDDY:

Where did yo have the measurements done...with Ken at a show...at the shop, etc??

At both Dallas and SCI I have the V-C custom shop manager available to take stock measurements.

jorge:

Beautiful rifle, worth the wait, hope you enjoy on your next hunt be it after white tails at judge's invitation or on your next African Safari after them buffs.

Sure thing, you will have lots of stories to tell and wonderful hunting memories to share.



Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God’s best

Thanks guys. Incidentally below is a cut and paste from another website by somebody who apparently knows this craft and I'd be interested in hearing your comments:

"It is worth underlining that the side by side double action of the Atelier Verney-Carron has an exceptional design: instead of having a single hook between the barrels, as is common in the old and common designs, it has 3 parallel hooks which provide for an in line resistance to the opening efforts when a round is fired from either barrel.

This break-action was designed by Paul Demas who had previously designed the Chapuis action which has 2 parallel hooks. When he designed the Azur with a 3rd parallel hook, Demas made the ultimate step forward: the design can be seen as perfect. No action can be stronger.

I consider the Verney-Carron Azur action with 3 hooks to be the finest design for double rifles. Definitely the type of action I would want on a double rifle for serious big game.

jorge

Well Jorge,
I can only say that Joshua has put nearly 5,000 full-house rounds through his V-C and will be at Vintagers in a couple of weeks putting some more. Per his prior post, even after all of these rounds his Verney-Carron is as tight and on-face as the day he bought it.
Sounds strong enough for me.

Jorge:

Looks like it is time to change your signature line on your profile from "On order" to "Delivered"!

Congratulations.

Done!

Glad to see the finished rifle Jorge. It seems retirement (semi anyway) is treating you well. It's apparent you already enjoy this double and you'll have to let us know how she shoots.

Ken....