I borrowed this from the Custom Rifle forum, amazing: GeorgeHoenigDR

Wow!

Those are super cool and super unique. But from a utility standpoint they look like they'd take a week to reload? I don't know that for sure has anybody ever played with one?

yes many of us have played with them. Cool but I think a novelty. Great fit and finsh. Yes I believe they would be quite slow to reload.

I would argue against the idea of the Rotary rifle as pure novelty. It wasn't designed just to be different, it is the result of a master gunbuilder's thoughts on rifle building and what works, what does not, and how to make a double with as few weaknesses (technically speaking) possible. And this based on many, many years of working on and building guns of all sorts. The reloading part is what most people get hung up on and I can see that, but if reloading were the only factor in building a rifle, they'd all be auto-loaders, bolt etc. And consider that most of these rifles have been built as 9.3x74 down to .17 HMR (although he now does offer a 450 NE), so the application of the rifle in the field doesn't necessarily hinge on quick reloading in the face of a charge as a sole point of performance.

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Violated the hell out of the K.I.S.S. principal

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Don't sugar coat it Mac.....tell us how you really feel!

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Wow....overly sensitive? I would love to own one, just not at that price. I just don't think they are that practical. Really cool though. I did not say that I think they are not worth the price for the work that is put in them. I stand by my comment. I think there is a lot better choices out there that will function quicker in the field.

I really like that. Not the classic traditional look but still better than an O/U.

If one can load a CZ magnum bolt rifle from the shoulder then one can reload any gun quickly. JMHO

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I really like that. Not the classic traditional look but still better than an O/U

It is an O/U , just loads as a SxS

Cool design and I'd have one in a collection if money was not an issue.
I have to say I think B. Bradshaw's D/R is the best action choice.

I would have no interest in one. I'm too much of a traditionalist when it comes to my double rifles!

scope mount is an abortion

This would make a better conversation if ONE of you actually owned one of George's rifles and had hunted with it.

Or, had the technical background to be able to discuss the design intelligently.

Sadly, George's customers, and he is back ordered significantly; do not seem to have your grasp of the design issues and/or deficiencies.

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scope mount is an abortion

Good grief.



HEre is a video of George from SCI this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dGD0lgZuPs

Watching him open and close the action doesn't look that cumbersome after all. I think I'll stand corrected on my previous statements to field functionality.

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This would make a better conversation if ONE of you actually owned one of George's rifles and had hunted with it.

Or, had the technical background to be able to discuss the design intelligently.

Sadly, George's customers, and he is back ordered significantly; do not seem to have your grasp of the design issues and/or deficiencies.

So do you enjoy yours?

I have never had the pleasure of handling one of George's rifles, but I've always admired their beauty and original design. I'd like to play with one, shoot it a few times, and then make judgement on whether I think it would be comfortable for me to operate and whether I like the strength of the action. It sure looks strong as it gets.

I've handled, but not shot one, and I thought it was superb.