Yes, I understand it is shot, unsoldiered, resoldiered, then shot again.
But how is it soldiered? If the barrels are separated from the rib in the middle there has to be a gap between the barrel and the rib. What if the barrel needs to go up or down? Is the rib totally removed and little bits machined off till the barrel can move to where it needs to go?
I would *guess* shims are inserted and soldiered in place until it shoots right. Then the whole thing is filled with soldier where it needs it, then the excess is shaved off.

You need to get a copy of "Building Double Rifles on Shotgun Action" can't remember the author and I don't have the book handy its Ellis something

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Originally posted by Nick Hughes:
You need to get a copy of "Building Double Rifles on Shotgun Action" can't remember the author and I don't have the book handy its Ellis something

Perfect.Thanks!
http://www.bundukipublishing.com/doublerifle.htm

Ellis Brown. You can order it from Brownells, or directly from him...I think his website is something like bunduki press.

The book is on the way.
Thanks.

Frank:

Post this in the Double Rifle forum. I bet the DR guys who know how to exactly answer your question will see your post better in that forum.

I've seen at least 3 totally different methods of attaching and regulating DR barrels and ribs.
Regards, Joe

Take a look a the Damascus DR on the Dr page.
It will give you an insight to how one is built.