A Searcy to go with the Springer

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15 February 2015, 04:21

scutulatus

A Searcy to go with the Springer

My new Searcy 470NE above my first double a Yohann Springer 9.3X74r The Searcy from Gulf Breeze and the Springer from Howell

470NE Searcy
9.3X74r Johann Springer

15 February 2015, 04:35

scutulatus

Many of you have probably seen the Searcy at the shows on the Gulf Breeze table. It was built for them. "Standard dimensions" 14.5 drop. Feels right or me. 470NE, ejectors, scalloped case hardened receiver, basic + engraving, photo about shows all.

The 1920 Johann Springer from Howell was my first, don't remember the purchase date, search my posts to see who won the "when will he buy the next" pool hhahahahaha

470NE Searcy
9.3X74r Johann Springer

15 February 2015, 05:35

shootaway

Nice but that forearm stock piece could stand for some improvement.Look how nice and straight that of the bottom rifle is-the part that runs along the barrel.

D/R Hunter

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15 February 2015, 07:35

A7drvr

Mr. Shootaway; looks like the Searcy rifle's forearm is shaped to the contour of the barrel while the Springer forearm is simply shaped flat on top. Don't know which is the correct way or if it matters to anyone except yourself.

15 February 2015, 07:59

mt Al

Awesome pair of doubles, regardless of the drivel from the peanut gallery! Hope you get to use them frequently. Love the whole B Searcy mojo and hope to get one some day and pair it with a classic, just as you have done.

15 February 2015, 15:57

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by A7drvr:
Mr. Shootaway; looks like the Searcy rifle's forearm is shaped to the contour of the barrel while the Springer forearm is simply shaped flat on top. Don't know which is the correct way or if it matters to anyone except yourself.

Just thinking how this wonderful rifle can become more so.

15 February 2015, 23:11

dpcd

Please look at the contours and tapers on the barrels of both rifles and you will see why the forearms are shaped the way they are. Neither can be made "better" or different.

16 February 2015, 19:08

scutulatus

So Shootandweigh seems Ya have had your Searcy quite a long while. I would have thought you would have straightened out Butch's stock makers before now, as well as taken a rasp to yours.

470NE Searcy
9.3X74r Johann Springer

16 February 2015, 22:51

shootaway

Sorry I guess it was the wrong place to bring it up.I like the color casing on your rifle,BTW.

Rusty
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