A sampling of V-C Big-Bore Doubles ...

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23 June 2011, 08:16

CCMDoc

A sampling of V-C Big-Bore Doubles ...

Bwananelson's 600 Nitro Express

DoubleDon's 500 Nitro Express and 577 Nitro Express

CCMDoc's 600 Nitro Express

vagrouser's 500 Nitro Express

Here is Jorge's ~~450/400~~ 450 Nitro Express 3 1/4" HeMan, Woman-Hater's Club Boomer as it comes along:

Sid Post's Verney-Carron 450/400

I'm sure there are more out there - srose has a 577.

If you have photos, post them here. For those waiting on their Verney-Carron, post photos here as well as in your "announcement" thread.

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23 June 2011, 08:27

Cane Rat

quote:
Originally posted by CCMDoc:
If you have photos, post them here. For those waiting on their Verney-Carron, post photos here as well as in your "announcement" thread.

Okay. Here's my VC Azur Luxe .470NE. Wish I had your photography skills, sorry for the crappy pics.

23 June 2011, 08:36

CCMDoc

That's a real beauty, Andy.

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23 June 2011, 08:41

Cane Rat

quote:
Originally posted by CCMDoc:
That's a real beauty, Andy.

Thanks for the kind words, Paul.

Your .600NE is simply drop-dead gorgeous and the engraving is among the best I have ever seen anywhere. The other rifles you pictured are also simply stunning. I just love VC doubles, they are fabulous.

23 June 2011, 16:19

jorge

You know, you guys ain't helping me any here! Mine's still about four months away!!!

23 June 2011, 17:52

Todd Williams

Very nice Rifles. I think my Merkel needs an upgrade. Or at least a higher class partner to hang around with!! You can never have too many.

23 June 2011, 19:40

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
You know, you guys ain't helping me any here! Mine's still about four months away!!!

Jorge old buddy it will be worth every munite of the wait! What I can't wait for is the pictures of it and you with your elephant on the ground!

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23 June 2011, 19:43

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
You know, you guys ain't helping me any here! Mine's still about four months away!!!

Yeah but Jorge, seeing these can only help you spend more money on your double by adding fancy doodads you don't really need.

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23 June 2011, 23:38

jorge

:::SIGH::: too late, just got off the phone with Ken and he tells me my rifle is already STOCKED

24 June 2011, 00:03

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
:::SIGH::: too late, just got off the phone with Ken and he tells me my rifle is already STOCKED

That can only mean that it will be in your hands sooner rather than later

Well when Ken sends you pics, make sure you put them here as well as your "announcement" thread!

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24 June 2011, 02:04

JCS271

Sooooooo, if I took my (straight shooting) Sabatti back to Cabelas for the 5K refund, how much extra would one of those beauties cost me?

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24 June 2011, 04:08

DoubleDon

Gents

Just food for thought. I never bothered to ask Ken, even in passing, how my guns were doing until at very least the 4 1/2 month mark. Furthermore, I never asked for or received pix from the factory of my guns. Being considerate, I did not want to "wear him out". Perhaps I'm just older and have learned how to delay gratification. Figure it will take 6-7 months and be done with it. My Mom always told me "a watched never boils"!

24 June 2011, 04:54

Cane Rat

quote:
Originally posted by JCS271:
Sooooooo, if I took my (straight shooting) Sabatti back to Cabelas for the 5K refund, how much extra would one of those beauties cost me?

Base models I believe start around $12K. One like mine runs around $16-$18K but it has most of the options like 4 stars wood, top and bottom extended tangs, steel grip cap with compartment, moustache bolsters, etc. Judging from the wood and engraving on some of the others that have been posted along with some of the options I see, like H&H style filets, for instance, and the fact that a couple are .577s and .600s I would add another $5-$7K over what mine cost.

24 June 2011, 05:29

jorge

Patience is a sign of weakness

24 June 2011, 05:33

DoubleDon

Snipers are patient, not weak.

24 June 2011, 06:01

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Gents

Just food for thought. I never bothered to ask Ken, even in passing, how my guns were doing until at very least the 4 1/2 month mark. Furthermore, I never asked for or received pix from the factory of my guns. Being considerate, I did not want to "wear him out". Perhaps I'm just older and have learned how to delay gratification. Figure it will take 6-7 months and be done with it. My Mom always told me "a watched never boils"!

I guess I'm just a PIA but I did enjoy getting and posting the updates. Plus I got to add some doodads as I went along

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24 June 2011, 17:24

DoubleDon

quote:
Originally posted by CCMDoc:
I guess I'm just a PIA but I did enjoy getting and posting the updates. Plus I got to add some doodads as I went along

Doc, don't get me wrong. We all greatly appriciate seeing the V-C guns at different stages. Thanks to all the guys who share as they get updates. As far as adding doodads, I knew exactly what I wanted when I ordered the guns. I actually told Ken "when I place my order, it's my final answer." And it was. I have no regrets and never looked back. Hope Bill and Adam continue to keep us posted.

24 June 2011, 19:22

Bill/Oregon

Man, you guys sure have nice toys!

24 June 2011, 19:53

Dave Bush

I always though Cane Rat's .470 was a really nice gun. It's no Blaser S2 but really nice nevertheless

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24 June 2011, 20:00

CCMDoc

Bill,
Thanks

Dave,
No need to rub our faces in it; let us be happy with what we have

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25 June 2011, 03:50

Cane Rat

quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
I always though Cane Rat's .470 was a really nice gun. It's no Blaser S2 but really nice nevertheless

Thanks, Dave! I really love the rifle and have become very attached to it. Doubles really are magical guns.

25 June 2011, 04:54

Steve Ahrenberg

quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
I always though Cane Rat's .470 was a really nice gun. It's no Blaser S2 but really nice nevertheless

For a ladies rifle

27 June 2011, 04:20

Snowwolfe

quote:
Originally posted by JCS271:
Sooooooo, if I took my (straight shooting) Sabatti back to Cabelas for the 5K refund, how much extra would one of those beauties cost me?

Depending on the caliber you are looking at about $13K plus for an ejector model. Not sure of the current waiting times but my 450/400 was ordered in October (nothing changed after it was ordered) and I am still waiting for it.

28 June 2011, 07:01

CCMDoc

Added Jorge's ~~450/400~~ 450 Nitro Express 3 1/4"to my first post.

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28 June 2011, 20:16

jorge

Doc: It's a 450NE 3 1/4", 450/400 is a "girly man" caliber

28 June 2011, 23:27

CCMDoc

Oops - will fix that and I won't comment on the "girlie-man" caliber.

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29 June 2011, 09:08

Cane Rat

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
Doc: It's a 450NE 3 1/4", 450/400 is a "girly man" caliber

That's what Sullivan and his pal Nganga keep saying about my .470 but I admit I'm not man enough to haul around a .577 or .600, I guess I either need to lay off the Scotch and cigars and get to the gym or else hire a gunbearer. Nah, I'll keep drinking and smoking and stick with the .470.

29 June 2011, 09:31

Steve Ahrenberg

CR,
His exact qoute is: "A .470 is a fine defensive weapon, but a dangerous offensive weapon"

29 June 2011, 17:31

jorge

Doc: that will be the next caliber I get. Love the 450/400!

03 July 2011, 15:42

ozhunter

jorge,
I really like that stock of yours. Was It an up grade?

03 July 2011, 23:07

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
Doc: that will be the next caliber I get. Love the 450/400!

Me too Jorge.

Trying to decide between another 450/400 Verney-Carron and 375 Flanged V-C next.

There's a nice Chapuis AGEX in 375 Flanged I'm considering too.

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04 July 2011, 03:55

jorge

I think my next will be the 375 Flanged set up for (gasp) claw mounts and scope. You listening Ken!

14 July 2011, 06:02

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
I think my next will be the 375 Flanged set up for (gasp) claw mounts and scope. You listening Ken!

Mine too except I prefer the Recknagel swing off mounts based upon my own experience and the advice of two extremely experienced double rifle hunters.

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15 July 2011, 07:50

bigdoggy700

Why is it that I do not have any of these beauties in my collections. Those are all gorgeous!!!

15 July 2011, 08:28

CCMDoc

quote:
Originally posted by bigdoggy700:
Why is it that I do not have any of these beauties in my collections. Those are all gorgeous!!!

A call to Ken Buch (Kebco here on AR) some money and a few months and yours could be posted in this thread too!

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15 July 2011, 20:42

Sid Post

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
Doc: It's a 450NE 3 1/4", 450/400 is a "girly man" caliber

I'd still love to own one of those "girly man" caliber double rifles.

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Sid

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15 July 2011, 22:01

jorge

quote:
Originally posted by ozhunter:
jorge,
I really like that stock of yours. Was It an up grade?

Sorry Oz, missed your post. No it wasn't. It is as we say "Fleet Average." Not bad huh?

27 August 2011, 20:14

CCMDoc

A new family member - little brother and big ...

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28 August 2011, 04:55

jorge

Beautiful! are those the Rechnagel mounts you speak of? Say, are you picking up that leftie 450/400 from Ken?

28 August 2011, 05:05

CCMDoc

Hey Jorge,

Yes, those are the Recknagel mounts. Work great I just flipped the front around to slide the scope back a bit. Will play around with it for a while before deciding on scope position.

That left 450/400 that Ken just got in? I'm seriously thinking about it for my southpaw daughter.

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