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Best double in the world!
21 October 2015, 00:44
JudgeGBest double in the world!
With all due respect to Shootaway, I just paid my deposit on (for me) the best double in the world. It's a Royal Grade H&H in .375 Flanged 2 1/2". I have a small's farm (100 acres) full of little South Georgia whitetails (and a few hogs) and I just figured that they needed the respect of London's finest.
It's still in Merry Ol' awaiting import permits, but I should have it well before Thanksgiving.
This is my second .375 Flanged Nitro Express 2.5". The first did it's duty well with plains game on a couple of safaris and maybe this one will take a few weeks off from the ardors of protecting my woods from vicious 100 lb. deer and go get a kudu or sable or something.
What do you think?
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
21 October 2015, 01:13
Tim CarneyVery nice, Judge G. Do you have a date? Perhaps a photo of the barrel flats and water table?
Expect Graham Wright may have recorded a modern load for this deerslayer.
Regards, Tim
21 October 2015, 01:15
MJinesDamn nice. I am envious. Congrats.
Mike
21 October 2015, 01:21
JudgeGMy Cogswell & Harrison in the same caliber was regulated for 40 grains of cordite and a 270 grain bullet. Knyoch loads to duplicate that combination. I have a test target fired last Wednesday in England at W-R (from whom I'm buying the rifle). They used that ammo and it was just perfect.
Frank Beller has a .375 Nitro Express 2 1/2" (that I sold him, alas!) and he's sending me dies, etc. to fool with. Fun on a winter afternoon.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
21 October 2015, 01:36
BiebsErnest, what happened to keeping it a secret? :-)
21 October 2015, 01:45
ZephyrLovely enjoy ....
?about 3/8" cast off?
21 October 2015, 01:47
PSmithJudge, that is so awesome, congrats!
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21 October 2015, 02:02
kiddErnest, congratulations on a beautiful rifle and also on your wee farm. Life looks pretty good for the Judge. Enjoy yourself and post some results from your Georgia safari.
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21 October 2015, 02:14
Todd WilliamsAwesome double Judge. Cabelas in Ft. Worth had one very similar a year or so back. I lusted over that thing for a couple of months.
I hope it brings you many years of happiness.
21 October 2015, 02:32
RockdocThat is beautiful. Congratulations.
Turn of the century? Bolted safety too.
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21 October 2015, 02:36
shootawayThat is a nice looking rifle.I especially like the last Searcy you bought.The H&H has it all though-chopper lump,fine stock,engraving...only problem is that it is old-if that is a problem for this particular rifle.
21 October 2015, 02:49
pagosawingnutExquisite! One beautiful rifle.
21 October 2015, 03:01
Beretta682EWow !!!!!
Amazing.
Mike
21 October 2015, 03:13
Bill73Drool drool drool ha ha,congrats buddy!!!
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21 October 2015, 03:29
larryshoresCongrats brother!
21 October 2015, 04:03
Beretta682EIs this a brand new gun ?
Amazing.
Mike
21 October 2015, 04:06
MHC_TXCongratulations - do you know when it was built? H&H build a sweet rifle. I have a 450no2 H&H Royal that was built in 1906. It is as good today as the day it left the show room.....if they had a show room then.
Enjoy!
21 October 2015, 04:18
HuviusThat IS a damn nice looking rifle!
Many get hung up on the "too bad it isn't a magnum" stuff but the 2-1/2" will do 90% of the magnum and is perfect for your purposes.
Even for an "old" gun...
21 October 2015, 04:31
Brandon.GleasonThat's certainly something to gawk over! Looking forward to seeing it in use in the future.
21 October 2015, 05:39
Heym 450/400H&H Royal has always been my dream rifle..Congrats on one of the finest rifles ever made..IMHO

21 October 2015, 06:00
DCS MemberWonderful.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
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21 October 2015, 06:27
Black FlyMy! Oh My! It takes my breath away. That is lovely!
Enjoy,
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21 October 2015, 08:10
cal pappasPlease note:
When Playboy prints photos of their stunning women, they post LOTS of photos. Not just three.
Let's see more!
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21 October 2015, 08:25
surestrikeVery nice choice for a Georgia "truck" gun!
21 October 2015, 13:02
458WinAnything better than a HOLLAND Royal is pretty good.
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PondoroAwesome rifle....

21 October 2015, 15:46
jorgeJudge! being that I've sent you a couple of clients, do I get to at least hold it?

Seriously, BEAUTIFUL rifle!
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21 October 2015, 16:02
HBHBest to keep the muzzles pointed toward the foot of the bed. Less chance your Mrs. will catch anything on the front sight.
21 October 2015, 18:15
470EvansBeautiful rifle Judge!
Thing about a rifle like this is if the deer and pigs aren't cooperating you can have fun just admiring it.
21 October 2015, 21:57
nitro450expJudge
Very nice.
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22 October 2015, 00:03
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22 October 2015, 00:31
Use Enough GunLike Cal said, we need more info and more pics!

22 October 2015, 08:28
SergeantOUTSTANDING! Life is too short to shoot ugly guns.
22 October 2015, 16:35
RustyErnest, Congratulations, sir! She's a Beauty!
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22 October 2015, 20:47
FrostbitReally nice. Bring it to the Alaska Double Shoot next spring.

22 October 2015, 20:54
INTJA perfect rifle no doubt, but is it enough gun for whitetails?
I also agree with Cal, we need lots more pictures......
22 October 2015, 21:34
A.DahlgrenVery nice Judge!
23 October 2015, 01:48
mt AlBeautiful and deadly. What more could you ask for?
23 October 2015, 02:32
ExpressYourselfA great looking double. Congrats on a fine rifle! I have to say that I am with Cal on this one. Three pictures are not nearly enough.
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23 October 2015, 06:55
Frank BellerIt doesn't get any better than this. The perfect H&H rifle in a caliber that's perfect for African plains game AND here at home.
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