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Missed a few meds, I see. When you are on medication(s) for your condition(s) you are an agreeable gent. But, when you miss some, you are a stupid son of a bitch. Or, you just crave attention. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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LHeym500 - These are the specs from Holland & Holland for the factory ammo: *Note: At 100 yards the very heavy bullet retains over 90% of the velocity and 85% of the energy making the bullet truly deadly on even the largest soft-skinned game. That bullet is 1-11/16 ounces of lead. It isn't going fast but it just keeps going. Here is the trajectory. The new gun has a 50 yd leaf and a 100 yd leaf: And I worked this up to shoot minute of small paper plate because that's a good target: . | |||
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Heres a couple of pics of my doubles. A greener shotgun conversion to 577 2 3/4 light nitro and a Chapius UGEX 9.3x74. Both used regularly on water buff , scrubbers and boars. Paradox's are very nice. Cheers Mick previous owners pics chapius brusse 450 400 top mates rifle, UGEX 9.3x74 bottom recent buff hunt Greener Greener | |||
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Nice. I need to get down under and 'avago' at some bulls. I am partial to the British stuff myself, especially the ones with the old style funky animal engravings. But I like Mac's animals, too. Who wouldn't? All these guns are really something. Thanks guys. . | |||
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Nopride2, Dave , very nice army navy 577 2 3/4. What loads are you using. Cheers Mick | |||
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Some more trash for Shootaway's disapproval... I need to get better pictures of some of these guns. Alexander Henry 500 BPE (top) and a Thomas Turner 500 No.2 BPE Manton 22 Savage Hi Power W.W. Greener 360 No.2 Westley Richards 350 No.2 Johann Springer 8X57R W.W. Greener 310 Cadet Alexander Henry 577 3-1/4" BPE | |||
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Nice collection Huvius. I used to own a Manton & Co. just like your .22HP. Mine was in 6.5x52R (.25-35) caliber and came naked, no case or accessories. It was very light, petite and fun to shoot. I should have kept that one. . | |||
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Lordy, lordy some fantastic rifles there gents. Paul Smith SCI Life Member NRA Life Member DSC Member Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club DRSS I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas" "A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck | |||
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Since I acquired a .350 no2 and some 12s and a 10 double rifles, I crave doubles that have mild recoil. The .22 HP Manton gets my heart pumping. I would like to fine one or a .280 or .300, both flanged. Keep 'em comin.' Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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G: It is amazing now the finest gunsmiths on the planet would have their kids do the engraving. For then years I have had a love affair with my .600 Wilkes but I still can't figure out what the hell kind of critter is engraved on the action! Kind of a three way cross between a rhino, pig, and something from another world. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Cal - Maybe it's a "suggestive representation". . | |||
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G: It is amazing now the finest gunsmiths on the planet would have their kids do the engraving. For then years I have had a love affair with my .600 Wilkes but I still can't figure out what the hell kind of critter is engraved on the action! Kind of a three way cross between a rhino, pig, and something from another world. Cal[/QUOTE] Cal; I have the answer to the identification of the "critter": it is a Tasmanian Tiger, now extinct. Well read and educated in the ancient natural science, those kids of the gunmakers. | |||
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Two of my rifles have side clips--a .600 and .500. I like this feature very much as it adds a touch of class to an already fine rifle. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I will take the Searcy sidelock rising bite than all others combined. One rifle looks like the Daisy red ryder and a few look like something a pre-historic man would use. | |||
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there might be a lead mine leaking in to the water supply, up montreal way something for sure is putting a flat spot on the not so round ''anymore if it ever really was'' marble it rolls along just fine for a little bit then thump --- done, good god, I have done it again [some one seems to be missing the done it again part] Anyway it matters not, because my experience always has been that of---- a loss of snot and enamel on both sides of the 458 Win---- | |||
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good example of side clips these are on some fine guns, for example CG's [ Canada George's ] double gun. show em to em CG best gun in the world, and all that Anyway it matters not, because my experience always has been that of---- a loss of snot and enamel on both sides of the 458 Win---- | |||
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You sir are a troll. | |||
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not my gun but look at the lock up on this one seems it's got all the compelling features Anyway it matters not, because my experience always has been that of---- a loss of snot and enamel on both sides of the 458 Win---- | |||
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Wow! So many beautiful rifles. As soon as I return from my trip will dig mine out of the safes and post some photos. Maybe I will have shootaways approval because one is a Searcy My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost. | |||
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Mick (264wm spritzer) Load for the 2 3/4" bpe: 520 gr. paper patched bullet 2 gr. Unique 62 gr. 4198 Fed. 215 primer 2 1" foam wads OAL 3.235 Killed a couple of deer with this load. I was a bit under gunned, but marks man ship made the difference. Dave | |||
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Grenadier: Thank you for the information. Good to see a Gibbs getting in a punch. 264: I love the over shoulder shot of you and the scrub bull caught against the bank. One of yuns had the other where you wanted him. UEG: That Merkel stands tall . What caliber? Shoot away: Respectfully, put up or shut up. Let us see that searcy. We have had VC, Merkel, kregoff, searcy, and chapius repsented well from the modern rifles. Where are my Heym brothen. Respectfully, we can not let the French out do us. | |||
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UEG: I just got in (hot day). I see where you told us the Merkel is 470. Sorry for the stupid question. Huvius: If my memory is right you also have some wonderful single shots. Thank you as well. I meant to type Greener not Gibbs in the previous post. Hot day. | |||
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This is the 12ga bore double rifle I recently picked up, made by Lou Alessandri. It's outfitted with fully-rifled barrels, tang over comb, express sights, claw mount bases, leather covered recoil pad, great wood, and a full set of loading tools. I'm researching the rifle now...it was supposed to have been made for one of the Jurassic Park movies. Alessandri is known for his ultra-high-end firearm cleaning sets that sold as high as $14,995!!! | |||
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This thread is too commercial. | |||
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Mr. Biebs: Thank you for posting your 12 bore from your prior post to our database. I thank you for your help on the forum. Those cartridges look like artillery pieces. How long are the pipes? Mr. Subsailor: Have you shot the risingbite yet? UEG and Ozhunter: I like the older shoe lump Merkels more than the new model without cocking indicators and monobolck system. Nothing wrong with the new ones; just my opinion. If anyone has a new Merkel, please post it. They are by all accounts weapons to be proud of. Everyone should feel like King Arthur unsheathing Excalibur when they reach for their double. I know I do. | |||
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Yeah, too commercial, like the names of Hollis, Boswell, Springer, Greener, and Gibbs. Way too commercial. You act as though Butch is paying you by the word... You are a disservice to the Searcy brand. I normally reserve comment but your attitude this time requires a response. | |||
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In the interest of commericalism, I present (thanks to Mr. Biebs) my 150 anniversary Heym 500. I hope this works. Please note the Prudy side clips. Well, that did not work. But see my first post and you will get the idea. Someone post a double rifle, so we can get back on track. Thank you Mr. H. | |||
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I for one am still waiting for George to tell us why his PH had to practically rebuild that Searcy to get it to fire in Zimbabwe. ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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This thread is almost as much fun as a visit to Champlins! Beautiful rifles! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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biebs that is a front seat in first class kind of a set up you have there 0z -- that picture grab's me '''hopelessly''' homesick for a place 300 k due east of darwin deep inside a paper bark cathedral, gold rays leaking through, a black ear here a piece of leg there, all mixed up, tree buffalo and me, light sloshing about, rifle in hand you are killing me man that's not a double rifle that double is at work not the same a woman, a woman that works very different one rare the other not so much Anyway it matters not, because my experience always has been that of---- a loss of snot and enamel on both sides of the 458 Win---- | |||
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