450/400 for 500 NE

02 April 2010, 06:40

catosilvaje

450/400 for 500 NE

I am thinking of trading my Heym 450/400 for a Heym 500. The 450/400 just doesn't kick hard enough for me.I like to feel death at both ends.Even trade. Course I'll take it in the ass a little but I'm used to that on gun trades. Think I'm crossin' over?

02 April 2010, 07:17

Idaho Sharpshooter

Welcome to the Dark Side (aka the .500+ club)

You will like the trade.

Rich

02 April 2010, 07:21

MJines

Come on in, the water is fine. Glad to see you are getting a real double.

02 April 2010, 07:25

catosilvaje

Thanks for your input. I think I'll do it. I wintered in Pardise camp west of Darby on the Selway in 92 loved it.

02 April 2010, 07:32

catosilvaje

I'm going over in August fo 30 days to hunt horseback. Taking my daughter as a witness. Time is dragin'

02 April 2010, 08:30

Omnivorous_Bob

quote:
The 450/400 just doesn't kick hard enough for me.I like to feel death at both ends.Even trade.

No need to trade! Simply hold your 450/400 about 3" in front of and centered on your sternum before pullig a trigger. It should kick plenty! If you still want more, try 3" in front of the bridge of your nose.

That was easy!

DRSS

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"PS. To add a bit of Pappasonian philosophy: this single barrel stuff is just a passing fad. Bolt actions and single shots will fade away as did disco, the hula hoop, and bell-bottomed pants. Doubles will rule the world!"

02 April 2010, 09:04

AkMike1

quote:
Originally posted by Omnivorous_Bob:
That was easy!

Damn! You've got a point there Bob.. Will it work with the 4 bore as well?

02 April 2010, 17:36

Rusty

Come on down to the Hoot and Shoot April 24th. I think Mike will be glad to let you shoot his "500 NE Beast".

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02 April 2010, 18:07

catosilvaje

Where is hoot and shoot going to be held.

02 April 2010, 18:21

catosilvaje

Never mind I found it

06 April 2010, 01:08

Head Trauma

The 500 NE is a demanding mistress. I found it is not something you are able to lay off of for 6 months and then put a few rounds through it before you leave across the water. You must practice with it regularly to retain your proficiency.

Proper stock fit becomes more important with the heavier recoiling rifle. Poor stock fit that could be overlooked with the 450/400 will result in you getting pounded badly with the 500 and will slow down your second shot a lot.

Test drive a 500NE if you can before you close any deals. All this being said, the 500NE folds
ele like the hammer of Thor.

Jes' my $0.02 from the peanut gallery.

06 April 2010, 02:41

Will

I thought that was the Hammer of Home Depot, was it not?

Look for Wombat's cow ele. Down and just about out! Stunning. Yeah, that's the word.

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07 April 2010, 02:00

silwane

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
Come on in, the water is fine. Glad to see you are getting a real double.

+1 Im with MJines.....drop that starter kit like a hot rock and get yourself a Real Double!!

Not only does the 500 put a serious dent in an ellies day......S Tex Meskins dont stand a chance either............plus it just feels more deadly in your hands!

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07 April 2010, 06:39

catosilvaje

I like the starter kit reference. Your right. I talked to the big boss at AHR and he is going to build me a rigby 416 on his DG platform. I'm pumped . I'll trade the starter for the 500 to. Am I nuts. Hell no just dropped 5000 for fertlizer this afternoon and all it will make is cow shit.

08 April 2010, 06:16

dirklawyer

quote:
Originally posted by catosilvaje:
I am thinking of trading my Heym 450/400 for a Heym 500.

Now you're talk'en. I got rid of my 500/416 in a Heym for the 500N.E. and never looked back. You can shoot plink'n loads in the 500 that match the balistics of the 450/400.