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I have decided to go for 26 inch barrels on my next double (Bradshaw). But what weight should I aim for? It is a .450NE and I would think 10 pounds should be sufficient? | ||
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10-10 1/4 is about right. More and heavy to carry but less recoil. Less and easy to carry but kicks more. Above 10 is for .500 and up. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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My new 450 NE Verney Carron ( 24 inch barrels ) weights 5,15 kg which is 11,35 pounds. Does not feel heavy at all and balances perfectly on top of my shoulder. One close hunting friend of mine was surprised about the same. Ok - I have not tested it in the field walking 3-4 hours with it, but based on other rifles I have in same weight category I think this will not be any problem. Morten The more I know, the less I wonder ! | |||
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I think about 10-10.5lbs is right. My elephant rifle, a Thys in 458wm with ~26 3/8" barrels - so in the same class roughly, shooting 500gr solids at 2135fps - weighs 10.5lbs. I wouldn't want much heavier and I wouldn't want much lighter. JPK  Free 500grains | |||
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My VC 450NE is right at 10.25 USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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My .475 NE weighs in at 10,56 pounds (4,8 kg).. It is pretty ok to shoot recoilwise and not to bad to carry.. | |||
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Going to specify 10-10 1/4 pounds then  | |||
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9.25-9.5 lbs very easy to carry all day. Thorns in fingers and hands, cuts in arms and legs, blisters in feets, happiness in me. | |||
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Lot's of chickens here     The more I know, the less I wonder ! | |||
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10 pounds I say. Mine is a couple ounces under 10 with 24" barrels. I think its perfect. Mac | |||
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My Heym 450 3 1/4" with 25" barrels is about 10 1/4 . I think it just right for comfortable practice and carry. I have wanted to fool with a 500, but for me it would need to be 11- 11 1/2. I found myself think of just this after several miles of sand river tracks in mid day sun. The 450 seems perfect then. | |||
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My 500/465 weighed 10 1/2 pounds & my 450/400 weighs 10 pounds even. Both are vintage English guns, don't notice any difference in carrying or shooting them. Enjoy your double! | |||
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