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Thread: Double rifle
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14-03-2016, 05:20 #1
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Double rifle
Hi all.
I'm looking at buying a double rifle for personal use hunting/ sporting .
I'm looking for a no frills working rifle in a 450ne or 470ne or any other big bore caliber.
Price is a factor as my budget is not unlimited so a second had piece will also be considered
I have no experience with double rifles at all,ok yes I have fired a few and handled a few but I don't think it's sufficient experience to determine what is good or bad of any particular make or model .
What make should I look at and what features are best to have or avoid???
Barrow length, ejecters ,locking sears .indicated ect???
Any one with first hand experience and extensive knowledge of double rifles and who has used one for more then ten years Pls shear your knowledge with me
Thanks
B
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14-03-2016, 09:39 #2
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Re: Double rifle
Sadly given the pricing on these kind of rifles they are pretty rare and tough to come by.
Where abouts are you based? If you're Jhb based, try pop through to Rivonia Safari and Outdoor and chat to Pierre van der Walt, he literally wrote the book on Dangerous Game Cartridges. He may well be able to point you in the right direction regarding big game guns. I also know Safari keeps stock of some doubles.
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14-03-2016, 10:30 #3
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Re: Double rifle
You can look try classic arms in Witbank
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14-03-2016, 10:44 #4
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Re: Double rifle
Custom PH type no frills doubles can be built for below R100k
Ralph Badenhorst in Ermelo
Dunno about Sabi in Nelspruit region
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14-03-2016, 11:04 #5
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Re: Double rifle
I know a double is gonna cost me up wards of a 100.
I know they not cheap......i just want a fair idear of what to look for
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14-03-2016, 11:11 #6
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Re: Double rifle
Contact Ralph! His guns are not as expensive as you might think. The engineering is exceptional and with the R/$ you will be better off buying SA. It is his rifle featured on the HUNTEX 2016 bill boards.
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14-03-2016, 11:58 #7
Re: Double rifle
Double rifle and price is a factor don't go together.
The cheapest double is a 45-70, around R50k new, Classic Arms had one.
Expect around 70k for second hand in the traditional calibers.
Check on bigbore.org . You can enquire if there are any members wanting to sell.
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14-03-2016, 12:56 #8
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Re: Double rifle
Price is relevant
New H&H is out of reach for most people
Merkel is affordable.
Yes double rifles and price factor do go to geather.
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14-03-2016, 13:11 #9
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Re: Double rifle
Sabatti also makes.
I know it's not a Krieghoff or Merkel, but have a look at oneA roaring Lion kills no game
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14-03-2016, 13:27 #10
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Re: Double rifle
Sabbati is a option
That's why I'm looking a experts opinion
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