Finally ordered my first DR

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23 January 2007, 22:12

UtahLefty

Finally ordered my first DR

After spending quite a bit of time researching and looking at guns I went with the Heym 88 PH 470. Many thanks to all who've answered my questions, expecially Dan and Aleko (who found a lefty 470 for me to shoot) and to Chris for answering my questions for nine months straight (as well as shipping a gun out for me to see)! Now I have to cool my heels for way too long

before I take delivery!

23 January 2007, 22:27

577NitroExpress

You poor bastard....now that you have one, you'll get the bug for another one, then another, then another.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!!! WAY TO GO!

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24 January 2007, 01:26

Rusty

WTG, UL! Welcome to the DRSS!

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24 January 2007, 01:53

Jim Manion

Outstanding! Heym makes one heck of a rifle.

When are you going to order a 9.3 X 74?

24 January 2007, 02:30

UtahLefty

Jim, what I'm worried about is not being able to "settle" for less than a heym for the second one.

the whole lefty angle limits my realm of possibilities....

24 January 2007, 03:42

400 Nitro Express

Good choice. You'll be happy with both rifle and dealer.
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24 January 2007, 06:43

mstarling

(Notice that it's a left handed "thumbs up.")

24 January 2007, 06:54

packrattusnongratus

Good luck U.L. Packy

24 January 2007, 23:00

UtahLefty

thanks for the welcome! I'm having a hard tome not thinking about the thing every day even though I won't get it for a year! Mstarling, cool emoticon!

25 January 2007, 07:48

Bill Cooley

quote:
Originally posted by UtahLefty:
Jim, what I'm worried about is not being able to "settle" for less than a heym for the second one. the whole lefty angle limits my realm of possibilities....

â€œAfter spending quite a bit of time researching and looking at guns I went with the Heym 88 PH 470.â€ I think that is a exhalant choice and by the way congratulations. I am sure you will be extremely happy with your new Heym.

I think you will find that a DR is fitted much like a s/s shotgun. I have seen shotguns converted to lefty and donâ€™t see that it would be that hard to do on a DR. The worst case would be having a new stock made if you need a cheek piece.
Bill

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25 January 2007, 20:22

UtahLefty

I wanted this one set up right from the get go but I hear what you are saying and may go that route on something like a 9.3 in the future.

25 January 2007, 21:23

tomo577

CONGRATULATIONS !

it's about time you bought one.

now don't delay, cal dale nygaard and get a chapuis 9,3 x 74 r on order ( left hand & all ) at 20 % discount

it only takes $1,500 down and balance when delivered - giving you plenty of time to sell off some of your excess / useless turnbolt & lever guns