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Double rifle, Why do I want one?

steve45steve45 Member Posts: 2,940 ✭✭✭
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
Lately I have been looking at double rifles and I seem to be addicted to them. I really dont like getting the dog$hoot kicked out of me, I will never go to Africa, Its not legal to use them during a blackpowder hunt, even when loaded with blackpowder. I cant see that I'll ever need one or use one but somehow I cant stop thinking about them. I have reread Taylors book Pondoro and it just keeps me feeling that I have to have one. Has anybody else run into this? Is there a cure?
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    A hunting partner of mine has a Chapuis in 9.3X74R and he used to own a 500/465 Dumolin. Both very nice rifles. Before he got rid of the 500/465 he had to get rid of 82 pieces of loaded ammo. So we went to the range and put a 82 of them down range. They are quite accurate. His 500/465 wold do 2 1/2" groups at 100 yards with those iron sights off the bench. They are fun to shoot.

    AlleninAlaska

    http://www.outdoor-o-rama.com

    He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
    -- Thomas Paine
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The cure, buy one. You don't have to keep it forever, but at least you can say you had one.

    If I knew then, what I know now.
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why do you want one?Because they are so damn cool!Most I have seen are quite pricey but if you can affored it the question turns to why wouldnt you want one.You never know when a Rhino will escape from a local Zoo and make a B line right for your front door.:)

    Eric S. Williams
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  • n4thethrilln4thethrill Member Posts: 366 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    my .02 in two words holand and holland (well i guess that was 3 words)

    you can be king or street sweeper but everyone is going to dance with the reaper
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  • Norman DogNorman Dog Member Posts: 470 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have to agree with the rest, you want one for the same reason I want one - BECAUSE I WANT ONE!

    I am lucky enough to have fired Saxon Pig's double and it was great. The rifle is easy to handle and has a natural feel. If I remember correctly, he even let me use the precious .375x2.5 cartridges and it certainly did not kick hard enough to be unpleasant. There's something else, though, about these rifles. It could be the history, it could be the reputation, but it could also be the pedigree. Something about firing a rifle that has been painstakingly manufactured to a high standard is very satisfying.

    Veritas morsum, autem veritas est verus

    WOOF.
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  • DancesWithSheepDancesWithSheep Member Posts: 12,938 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't we make up scenarios to justify every gun we buy? Why would a double rifle be any different? If you check the number of bolt, lever and semi-auto hunting rifles sold every year versus the number of hunting licenses issued, you will see that most of these rifles are catering to our contemplative rather than practical needs.

    Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would rather have a sxs shotgun, but I will give you permission to buy a double rifle if you will give me permission to buy a sxs.

    A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Saxon, I think I have a source you could contact for factory .375-2.5" rimmed NE in reloadable brass for fairly reasonable prices. It would take some digging, but if you're interested, drop me a note.
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  • treedawgtreedawg Member Posts: 321 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have been looking for one in a common cal. for over a year now. i haven't had any luck yet. i have my heart set on a winchester o/u based on the m101 design, but haven't seen one yet. oh well, i guess i'll keep looking. if you guys know of one please let me know.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Years ago when both Abercrombie and Fitch and I lived in NY their gun department had many tables of fine cased English double rifles and shotguns complete with all accessories and spare barrels. I've never fulfilled a lifelong ambition of owning either.
    Gimbels department store had the Wm Randolph Hurst gun collection for sale. Among the guns were a number of fine cased Colts and duellers with all the accessory bits and pieces. As a kid I also salivated over these but never fulfilled the dream of owning one.
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  • txnhntrtxnhntr Member Posts: 136 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a G.E. Lewis 20 gauge under lever shotgun that is in mint 100% NIB condition. i took a wild hair and decided to build a set of low pressure double rifle barrels for it. i bought some 44-40 blanks and built them over a few months. i am hooked, got to have a bigger one now!!! it is plenty accurate 4-5 inches at 100 yards. i feel sorry for the man bitten by the double rifle bug.

    glen e nuinez
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  • txnhntrtxnhntr Member Posts: 136 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a G.E. Lewis 20 gauge under lever shotgun that is in mint 100% NIB condition. i took a wild hair and decided to build a set of low pressure double rifle barrels for it. i bought some 44-40 blanks and built them over a few months. i am hooked, got to have a bigger one now!!! it is plenty accurate 4-5 inches at 100 yards. i feel sorry for the man bitten by the double rifle bug.

    glen e nuinez
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    txnhntr the hunting partner with the doubles had his father send an older Laruna 12 gauge SxS down to a company in Texas and had them install 45-70 SxS barrels on it. Had it regulated at 75 yards with the 300 grain Barnes X bullet. Really is a nice little conversion. I understand that Briley does this sort of work also.

    AlleninAlaska

    http://www.outdoor-o-rama.com

    He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
    -- Thomas Paine
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey, build the next set in 45-70. When the smoke clears, the buff should be down.
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  • davem3davem3 Member Posts: 75 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can have a lot of fun with a black powder double rifle and can find them a lot cheaper. I bought a .500BPE early 60's by G.Little 63Haymarket St.London. Cases were a problem then but now you can get basic brass & make just about any of the more popular rounds. Something about the clunk,clunk as you drop two rounds in the barrels and then send two 440gr.bullets pushed by 136gr.black powder down range. I have bought and sold many guns since then but the double rifle is still in the rack ~ and will stay there. Find one & buy it, you won't regret it.

    davem3
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  • txnhntrtxnhntr Member Posts: 136 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    nope the next set will be 25/20. lots of killer squirrels around here that like to charge and i really need that fast second shot to keep them out of my back pocket!!! i am gonna buy a 470 NE pretty quick, a whole lot easier to buy than build.

    glen e nuinez
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  • txnhntrtxnhntr Member Posts: 136 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    hey nobody knows of anybody who builds leather fitted cases for these things?

    glen e nuinez
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  • steve45steve45 Member Posts: 2,940 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well out of 20 odd replys nobody said stay away, it makes no sense. I am almost positive my wife hates you all. THANKS, Steve
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  • steve45steve45 Member Posts: 2,940 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The black powder guns seem to be the best price. This works for me because I allready reload for BP cartridge rifles. What are non-rebounding hammers? Can anybody give me some advice on purchasing one? Any tips on resale value? Brand types etc?
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