The Sabatti Double Rifle

I used a Sabatti .500 this year to knock down a wild Oxen at around 90yds.

The rifle performed as expected.
Shouldering, aiming and shooting that one shot was no issues though the general shape of the Sabatti stock is tending a little high for me personally.

This particular rifle, owned by a freind of mine from Nth Carolina, appears well made, is accurate enough and does not suffer from any of the "dremmel" regulating issues the rifles have become synonomous for.

I watched him over the week exhibit some of the finest double rifle feild shots it has ever been my pleasure to witness.

From my limited exposure to them I would suggest to anyone to try the feel of their stocks.

If the stock fits you and you confidently know how to identify, and steer clear of, examples with ground muzzles then the Sabatti represents a viable economical entry level double rifle.

PaulT
Very interesting point of view !

Thanks enysse...between the whitworth, both rugers, and win model 70 375's and 416 rigby..my double will finnish me out. One of these bolt guns will fit and shoot better than the others. We will see how I do with the double. I started paying on it in august and am over halfway now. Maybe by the end of March..

Originally Posted by Heym 88

Thanks enysse...between the whitworth, both rugers, and win model 70 375's and 416 rigby..my double will finnish me out. One of these bolt guns will fit and shoot better than the others. We will see how I do with the double. I started paying on it in august and am over halfway now. Maybe by the end of March..

It's soon .... I'm waiting your tests which 'll add to others ... cause day after day this double becomes my "target", contagious ??

I saw a 470 NE Sabatti double at the Huntex Show (South Africa) it sure looks impressive.

I have read that Sabatti has had problems,have these been resolved or not ?

The new Sabatti's are properly regulated and reasonably priced.

Originally Posted by enysse

The new Sabatti's are properly regulated and reasonably priced.

Very Good news!!
This rifle is really good looking !!
But what is its price ? Do you know it ?

Originally Posted by bebo

Very Good news!!
This rifle is really good looking !!
But what is its price ? Do you know it ?

Well the Basic model 92 in a 45-70 and 9.2x74mm is $3000 US DOLLARS.
The Model 92 Deluxe in the 450/400 NE, 416 Rigby, 450 NE, 470 NE and 500 NE cost $5000 without ejectors, $5500 with ejectors at Cabelas.

how does one establish the new from the old ? are there serial numbers to avoid ?

The old ones had the end of the barrels regulated by a dremel tool. As far as serial numbers, that's beyond my knowledge level. Cabelas would let you return the gun if it didn't shoot well but overseas I'm sure the guarantee situation is different .

Originally Posted by enysse

Well the Basic model 92 in a 45-70 and 9.2x74mm is $3000 US DOLLARS.
The Model 92 Deluxe in the 450/400 NE, 416 Rigby, 450 NE, 470 NE and 500 NE cost $5000 without ejectors, $5500 with ejectors at Cabelas.

You are happy !!!!! VERY HAPPY !!! Here in Europa NO
In Europa, where Sabatti has his headquarter: Double "Big Five" .470 or .500 NE : 7700 $ !!!!!!!!!! (5500€)

Sniff !!!!