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For kicks, I decided to weigh a few of my doubles. Calibrated, hanging electronic scale. Chapuis 9.3x74R with Leupold Vari X II 2-7x scope on Rekknagel QR mounts: 8.44lbs Sabatti 450/400: 9.82lbs Sabatti 450 Nitro Express: 9.86lbs NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | ||
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Why does the 450/400 weigh less than the 450? Do they have different diameter barrels? | |||
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I havent taken the time to measure but to my eyes at a quick glance, the rib between the barrels seems a hair wider. I'll check that as well as individual barrel thickness/diameter tonight. Of course the other and probably better explanation is more dense wood on the 450. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Thanks for the reply. I'm sure the 450 kicks more. Do you like the 450/400 or the 450 better? | |||
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I LOVE the 450/400. In fact, if I could have just two doubles, it would be the 450/400 and 600 Nitro Express. I like the 450 and yes it does kick more but not so much as to be bothersome. I think I posted on that somewhere - if I find the thread I will edit this and post the link. OK - now to the reason for the weights - rib is essentially the same but the O.D. of the 450NE is 0.72" vs. that of the 450/400 which is 0.66". So, Sabatti didn't take the same piece of steel rod and drill a .410 vs. a .458 hole (which as you suggested woudl make the 450NE much lighter due to thinner walled barrels), they chose different sized rods or tubes to start with. Paul NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Here is the link about some target shooting with my Chapuis and the Sabattis: Some target practice NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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