New HEYM frame size (470 & 500)

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28 December 2012, 21:29

new_guy

New HEYM frame size (470 & 500)

Here is the new large frame for 470 & 500.

This is our 5th frame size for double rifles, and the larger for the 470 and 500.

I'm a little biased of course, but the size and weight are just about perfect to me. If it's the "British-rifle" feeling you're looking for in a 470, then this is it.

We'll have a 470 and 500 both in at DSC and SCI.

Hope to see you next week.

28 December 2012, 22:18

degoins

Nice!!! and since you're on....what about the Jaeger price?

28 December 2012, 22:24

465H&H

What does it weigh in this frame size.

465H&H

28 December 2012, 22:44

Biebs

Yes, back to the Jaeger!!!

29 December 2012, 03:16

Jack H

How many lb's in this large frame rifle are there in the 470 and 500???

29 December 2012, 08:28

505ED

Man I really like that! Chris...I will be by to see you.

Ed

29 December 2012, 09:23

HBH

Chris

I'd bet dollars against donuts in a former life your line of work required a pole!

See you thursday.

29 December 2012, 10:18

N E 450 No2

This new larger frame size is the best handling Heym 88B, I have ever seen.

It feels more "British" than a lot of British doubles.

29 December 2012, 22:45

Sid Post

quote:
Originally posted by new_guy:
This is our 5th frame size for double rifles, and the larger for the 470 and 500.

I'm a little biased of course, but the size and weight are just about perfect to me. If it's the "British-rifle" feeling you're looking for in a 470, then this is it.

What sort of price premium will this new action have over what's currently listed on your webpage?

Best Regards,
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30 December 2012, 00:38

new_guy

quote:
Originally posted by Sid Post:
quote:
Originally posted by new_guy:
This is our 5th frame size for double rifles, and the larger for the 470 and 500.

I'm a little biased of course, but the size and weight are just about perfect to me. If it's the "British-rifle" feeling you're looking for in a 470, then this is it.

What sort of price premium will this new action have over what's currently listed on your webpage?

At this time, there is no extra cost for the larger action.

Weight wise, I did not have a chance to weigh it before we boxed it up for the show. We will have a scale there, so I can give you an exact number next week.

I would say that it's right at 11 pounds in the 470, but it feels lighter than that.

31 December 2012, 02:39

DuggaBoye

Its balance and handling belies its weight-
truly fells lighter in the hands than many smaller caliber guns

31 December 2012, 06:14

Sid Post

Sweet!

You are making it hard to resist the drive to DSC.

31 December 2012, 17:29

Jack H

Would love to be able to handle some of these different rifles, looks very nice Chris. l wish we had better availability of doubles here in Oz

31 December 2012, 18:59

Biebs

quote:
You are making it hard to resist the drive to DSC.

C'mon, Sid! The more the merrier!

31 December 2012, 21:16

Sid Post

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
quote:
You are making it hard to resist the drive to DSC.

C'mon, Sid! The more the merrier!

I'm making plans for the AR dinner! Good friends, good food, good doubles .... how can I resist?

01 January 2013, 21:25

Safari James

Another one I'll be wrapping my paws around while at the show!

You boys have been busy this year.

02 January 2013, 05:26

new_guy

We set up at DSC today and weighed the new large-frame 470 pictured above (it was on top of the pile), and it weighed 11 pounds, 1 ounce.

Will weigh the 500 on Thursday after we dig everything out for display and post an update.

02 January 2013, 07:01

Will

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02 January 2013, 07:26

new_guy

Don't worry, Will. There's still a small frame available for you.

We've got 5 different frame sizes to suit almost every request.

02 January 2013, 23:33

Biebs

Will, they make a Titanium version with thin wall barrels that comes in at a bit over 4 1/2 lbs in 577 :-)

04 January 2013, 03:53

Todd Williams

I handled this rifle today. It is SWEET to say the least! A very nice rifle indeed.

06 January 2013, 08:46

new_guy

Thanks, Todd. Good to see you.

Several AR members have dropped by the booth and all comments have been extremely positive for this new frame size.

07 January 2013, 18:09

srose

They got this one right for sure. It actually felt lighter than the smaller frame gun because of balance. Beautiful gun!

Sam

09 January 2013, 03:30

N E 450 No2

quote:
Originally posted by srose:
They got this one right for sure. It actually felt lighter than the smaller frame gun because of balance. Beautiful gun!

Sam

That is HARD to believe...

But that is exactly what I think after handling them side by side...

09 January 2013, 04:28

Safari James

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
quote:
Originally posted by srose:
They got this one right for sure. It actually felt lighter than the smaller frame gun because of balance. Beautiful gun!

Sam

That is HARD to believe...

But that is exactly what I think after handling them side by side...

+1 The Heym boys got this one right for sure. I was pleasantly surprised by the balance and after handling/shouldering for a few minutes I was sold! GREAT job Chris.

09 January 2013, 04:29

505ED

What a nice rifle, one of the best feeling rifles at the show. Very proper rifle---Heym has come light years!!!

Ed

15 January 2013, 02:42

new_guy

Of course I'm a little biased, but it really does have that magic feel.

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the regular frame on the left, and the new, larger frame on the right.

Both rifles are chambered in 470.