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Well??? Do you like it? I'll bet you could knock the hell of of some cows with that puppy! EDIT: Is it just the picture or is the wood to metal fit a little goofy near the top of the action? | |||
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Is this a field grade? Mac | |||
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I just measured the barrels and they come in at exactly 24 inches.I used a bakers scale to weigh the rifle and I get 11lbs 5 ounces. I had no clue as to how this rifle would feel when I would shoulder it.I filled in the sheet with all the measurements and I thought that I may have screwed up somewhere.I am not going to say much about the fit except that I have yet to shoulder a rifle or shotgun that was as perfect as this. JDA-CO,I am going to sum up all my feelings with one sentence and that is...Things dont get better than this! I also tried the triggers and they are better than any of my bolt guns.It is just perfect-a 10 out of 10. In a few days,I will take it to the range and see how it shoots. | |||
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I'm afraid it looks totally unreliable. You should send it to me for field testing, I will return it in about ten years. As you seldom spare you're comments it will be interesting to hear what you have to say about it. When I was younger I was excited about new women, now that I'm older and married I get excited about new guns (you never have enough of either) she's a beauty, enjoy her. | |||
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Shootaway: That's probably one of the most useful looking doubles I've seen in a while. Maybe I'm an outcast, but I like a firearm that I can use and not worry about bumps and bruises. | |||
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JDA, my feelings as well....everything else is secondary to pure clean function. | |||
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Biebs - Yeah; If butch could build that rifle in the 10K range, I'd order one tomorrow. 450-400 and I'd be in love… I just can't afford or justify 18K for an entry level gun. | |||
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I was going to ask that too. It's not the Classic grade. I have one and they're a little fancier. It must be the PH grade. "Field grade" is not used on the website, although it amounts to that. I don't see color case or the Talley scope system. It's very business like straight forward looking as in, let's get the elephant hunt started. Let's get it on. | |||
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First Shootaway, let me congratulate you on the purchase of a real hunting rifle! Butch builds a very good double rifle, and the choice of 500NE is a good one as well! ................................................................... You may already be aware of this, but you need to use SNAP-CAPS to dry-fire a double rifle to avoid damaging the strikers (Firing pins) .................................... ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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It is a base blued field grade! This is the perfect set-up for serious hunting! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Very nice rifle and it will shoot just like the test target that came with it. My question is, why are you waiting a "few days" to take it to the range? What's wrong with today? We want to see targets. | |||
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This is a Field Grade that I sold on a limited run for $8,750.00. I knocked the corners off the wood and steel and shipped. But I did regulate them properly. | |||
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Geez… Let me know when you do another run of those!!! | |||
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Butch, let me ask you, are snap caps necessary on your guns and if so to what degree, like only if you snap it a lot?? | |||
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Very plain. Hope it shoots well. Deo Vindice, Don Sons of Confederate Veterans Black Horse Camp #780 | |||
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Congrats Shootaway on a very good decision to purchase this rifle at an extraordinary price. Butch, thanks to those of us in the DR world for occasionally offering up such a beautiful rifle at that price. Shootaway, do honor to that gun. You have fallen upon a streak of good fortune. Take advantage of it. JP Sauer Drilling 12x12x9.3x72 David Murray Scottish Hammer 12 Bore Alex Henry 500/450 Double Rifle Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock 6.5x55 Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock .30-06 Walther PPQ H2 9mm Walther PPS M2 Cogswell & Harrison Hammer 12 Bore Damascus And Too Many More | |||
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Very Nice! I came very close to pulling the trigger on one of those early in the year. Then I made myself wait and forgot about it until I saw your pictures. Cliff NRA Life Member CMP Distinguished Rifleman NRA Master, Short and Long Range | |||
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I just finished cleaning the bores.They cleaned very easy-which is good! | |||
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Congrats! How many shots before you wear out the barrels? 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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Nice rifle now have fun shooting it. Bill Member DSC,DRSS,NRA,TSRA A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain There ought to be one day - just one – when there is open season on Congressmen. ~Will Rogers~ | |||
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Nice looking wood. Enjoy! | |||
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Butch, that's a nice looking hunting weapon. However, the quality of wood and nice extra touches such as the shadow line cheekpiece are certainly NOT "utilitarian" in nature, and I mean that as a compliment. Overall, a very nice hunting rifle that any hunter should be proud to own and use! | |||
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Kick Arse Double ! in a Kick Arse Calibre ! Good Choice !!!! 500 NE a Real Double ! | |||
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Incredible sight picture,weight balance and fit- all come together nicely.It is not heavier at either end,the weight is between the hands. | |||
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The range opens this weekend. | |||
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feels solid as hell | |||
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The wood is really nice.It is identical on both sides.I will post a pic of the other side. | |||
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I have learned alot about barrel life over the years.This one will shoot more accurately and last longer than everyone elses! | |||
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Here is a video of me shouldering it and aiming it. shouldering the double | |||
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Congratulations on really nice DR. i hope you have good fun and great hunting. The rifle reminds of the the classic British DRs from the Birmingham trade. The wood in particular has that old English look - strong grain through the wrist and the tiger stripe figure to add a bit of class. I wish I could get one like that in the classic 450/400! I can't wait to see the range results. "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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Thanks Nakihunter and thanks everybody.Good shooting and hunting to all and a Happy New Year! | |||
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You are holding it perfectly. Well done. Please hold it exactly like that when you shoot it at the range and post that video too. Mike | |||
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Shootaway, when I grip any of my DR's,my left hand is placed much more forward than your's in the video, & my hand grips both the forearm & barrels together,not saying you should be doing this DRSS | |||
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I have been shooting my Lott at full power like that for thousands of rounds.If you cant do it dont think I cant.This is the way its done.You have seen many of my Lott videos and this is the way I held it in all of those.You open your eyes for the cow video but close them to the Lott videos.I have even shot a Ruger Lott at full power this way in Texas in front of you.You are full of shit Jines. | |||
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Have you shot this rifle yet? _________________________________ Self appointed Colonel, DRSS | |||
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..................................... ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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I just want the rest of us to be able to learn from your advanced and well-honed technique, that is why I was suggesting that you post a video. It will be instructional that's all. Many other shooters have adopted the same technique you use: Mike | |||
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