Gentlemen,

Those of us that have frequented the Double rifle forum have learned much here. Cal Pappas has shared his wisdom free of charge. BTW, buy his books....Christmas is coming.

We all know that Shootaway and Cal have not seen eye to eye as to the proper value and use, not to mention the proper method of holding and shooting, a double rifle.

I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to, luckily at little cost, been tutored by one of our own on the proper handling of a long arm, be it single barrel or double.

I shared this incredible opportunity with Cal and he insisted I share it with all.

This is truly how to get the most from your firearm. Notice how stable a platform this presents.

An early Merry Christmas to all!!

I understand your point and thank you for sharing this vital knowledge and information with us.

However I am not sure about this when it comes to a Nitro Express Caliber.. but sure it works for a .22 ....

By the way - the book from Cal is on its way


Morten

Gentlemen:
This photo speaks volumes. So many that I will temporally forgo my next book project on the .577 and produce a book on this photo above and also on the wisdom gleaned from Shootway. There is no doubt the Herculean gent in the photo shown here is a student of the famous Shootaway: note the style of holding the rifle, the perfected balance whilst in full recoil from a .22 short, the true quality of a bespoke rifle, the facial expression that shows extreme intelligence, etc.
I am the richest man in the world as measured by my friends here on AR and the knowledge gained there from.
Cheers,
Cal

Sir(s)

It is with much regret that after viewing the above photograph. I have realized that my previous rifle handling has been in error. I shall immediately adjust my technique to match the above style. It will take many years to erase the shame that I feel for my erroneous rifle handling during the last three decades.

Regretfully

surestrike...

Aw heck, that ain't nuthin' new. Frostbit obviously started from the old Creedmoor position with the barrel resting between his toes with his feet crossed. you just can't tell it from the fierce recoil. I'm just curious...do you have abnormally short legs or did you have to draw them up for the barrel to reach your toes? Quite possibly that is the shooting position an esteemed member would take when attempting to stop a dangerous game animal in the midst of a charge.

Interesting technique.

Is the angle of the head intended to allow a clear view of the genital area of the target animal, to ensure that no males are accidentally shot?

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Originally posted by 9.3 X 75R:
Aw heck, that ain't nuthin' new. Frostbit obviously started from the old Creedmoor position with the barrel resting between his toes with his feet crossed. you just can't tell it from the fierce recoil. I'm just curious...do you have abnormally short legs or did you have to draw them up for the barrel to reach your toes? Quite possibly that is the shooting position an esteemed member would take when attempting to stop a dangerous game animal in the midst of a charge.

I would like to take credit as the model in this fine technique demonstration but alas I was simply the photographer.

Once I shared the image with Cal, being the esteemed author and expert on trash collection and shooting techniques that he is, a request I immediately share this image was made.

The model did sign a release. I have it here somewhere. I'm certain.

That rifle looks as though it might be a rare Holland&Rigby&Purdy Nitro, Magnum, Express, Flanged, Belted, 1.195", chambered in .487 No Smoking?

Most likely built by the Richard Kranium brothers?

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Originally posted by surestrike:
That rifle looks as though it might be a rare Holland&Rigby&Purdy Nitro, Magnum, Express, Flanged, Belted, 1.195", chambered in .487 No Smoking?

Most likely built by the Richard Kranium brothers?

Once owned by Mark Sullivan and used on a canned Tuskless Lion hunt shot from the truck in a pen without the quota

Wow........wow......perhaps that one will make our Christmas card.....

Brett

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by surestrike:
That rifle looks as though it might be a rare Holland&Rigby&Purdy Nitro, Magnum, Express, Flanged, Belted, 1.195", chambered in .487 No Smoking?

Most likely built by the Richard Kranium brothers?

Once owned by Mark Sullivan and used on a canned Tuskless Lion hunt shot from the truck in a pen without the quota

As long as the bull was over 5 years old and hard bossed with a black nose. It's all good.

Frosbit,when will you be hunting for ele this coming season?

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Originally posted by shootaway:
Frosbit,when will you be hunting for ele this coming season?

Scheduled April 1-14

Oh Lord, I see a 2x1 hunt in the planning!
Cal

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Oh Lord, I see a 2x1 hunt in the planning!
Cal

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Oh Lord, I see a 2x1 hunt in the planning!
Cal

Asswipe!! I'm returning the books.

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Oh Lord, I see a 2x1 hunt in the planning!
Cal

Asswipe!! I'm returning the books.

I laughed so hard I soaked my Depends.
Cal

Thanks guys for the good laugh before bed time!

Oh! The Humanity!

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Originally posted by shootaway:
Frosbit,when will you be hunting for ele this coming season?

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

Scheduled April 1-14

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Oh Lord, I see a 2x1 hunt in the planning!
Cal

Hey Frostbit, maybe the cow shooter can school you in the proper way to hold your double rifle on that 2X1!
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ON SAFARI IN DARKEST AFRICA:
Frostbit (left) and shoot away.

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Oh Lord, I see a 2x1 hunt in the planning!
Cal

Asswipe!! I'm returning the books.

That was FUNNY!!!!!!!!


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