Well after getting the itch last year, me and my dad went down to visit Butch Searcy and place an order for a couple doubles. He's always dreamed of hunting elephant with a nice double. So I settled on the .470 and he went with the .500
Fast forward to last week and I get the call that the rifles are done. We only live a couple hours away so we jumped at the chance to come see them before they ship to the FFL, and at the same time get some rounds in. These are the first doubles we've ever shot, so we also liked the fact that we could get some lessons from Butch himself.
So anyways here we are with the new rifles.
and also a clip of us taking some shots out near the Borax mine in Boron.
Both field grades with minor upgrades. I'll post nicer pics after they are home from the FFL. I can definitely say that the field grades look awesome and ours came with some great looking wood. Not to mention custom fitted to our measurements, which makes shooting these babies a pleasure.
Thanks again to Butch for the communication, attention to detail, hospitality, and just being a great guy to do business with. Also for the mexican food and margaritas. The old man was smiles all the way home. Now its all about planning on what hunt to take them on!
20 May 2012, 09:12
twoseventy
Very cool post. Very cool rifles.
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20 May 2012, 10:19
pagosawingnut
Great video. Hope you enjoy those shooting irons.
20 May 2012, 13:14
mete
You both have to learn to lean forward ,that will make recoil feel lower and you'll have more control. Looks like years of fun to come !!
20 May 2012, 13:51
Maximus Brutus
Father and son getting doubles at the same time. Doesn't get any better than that
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20 May 2012, 17:04
MJines
Congratulations, enjoy them. I thought Butch's imitation of a buffalo added some authenticity too.
Mike
20 May 2012, 21:58
Bockhunter
GREAT. Ich wish you a nice time while hunting with your dad. :-)
21 May 2012, 06:57
Fjold
That's great! It's fun visiting with Butch in his shop and you get to see beautiful downtown Boron.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
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21 May 2012, 10:08
jens poulsen
Way to go!.
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21 May 2012, 19:50
Butch Searcy
Bob and Bobby, It was a pleasure having you here Saturday. I know that when you two go on your hunt the Buff is in real trouble. On a side note, Damn I need to go on a diet.
21 May 2012, 19:57
MacD37
quote:
Originally posted by Butch Searcy: On a side note, Damn I need to go on a diet.
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21 May 2012, 20:35
MJines
Now I am concerned that someone will try and put two and two together and infer something that was not intended. My comment about Butch was directed at that portion of the clip that plays in slow motion when Butch is counting down the time to shoot -- it sounds like a buffalo.
Mike
21 May 2012, 21:24
Butch Searcy
Mike, I didn't take it that way. Everyone needs a little humor. If at my expense, that's fine.
21 May 2012, 21:34
MJines
It did sound amazingly like a buffalo in slow motion. At first I actually thought someone had dubbed in some buffalo audio then I realized it was just the sound slowed down.
Mike
21 May 2012, 22:04
bobby7321
thanks again Butch, I'm already itching to get some more shooting in. It's gonna be an all out competition between me and my dad with these beauties!
I'm also regretting not having gone with B21, so we'll definitely have go for lunch again when I'm in the area.
21 May 2012, 22:11
470drshooter
Butch's rifles are great. have a 500NE and a 375 Fl. Butch is great to deal with and hope he has many more years of Supreme rifle building left.
21 May 2012, 23:12
Black Fly
Congratulations. Some moments are just made to remember. Enjoy. Bfly
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23 May 2012, 00:05
Use Enough Gun
Nice!!!
23 May 2012, 00:14
retreever
Bobby and Dad,
I truly enjoyed watching the video of you guys shooting your doubles. Well done and with practice you will become extremely proficient.
Mike
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06 June 2012, 04:16
bobby7321
Here are a few photos now that they are home from the FFL
My .470 NE Field Grade
My Dad's .500 NE Field Grade
06 June 2012, 07:51
surestrike
I'll tell you what guys. Butch hasn't gotten any prettier but his rifles sure have! Nice rifles guys, and congratulations!
06 June 2012, 10:30
Nakihunter
Congratulations on the great rifles. Wish you all the best in the hunt with your dad.
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06 June 2012, 13:23
Will
Just don't pull that front trigger twice.
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A propos of diet, expect you also had lunch with Butch at his favorite Mexican place, too
Regards, Tim
06 June 2012, 21:17
degoins
Gorgeous!!!!!!!
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16 June 2012, 20:16
SaxonPig
Fantastic rifles and story.
But did they HAVE to be sent to an FFL? I'm pretty sure the manufacturer could transfer rifles (not handguns) to you legally even if you live in another state as long as laws in your home state are observed.
I resemble that remark!
