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Hell all,
Im a diehard bowhunter as i like getting 50 yards and under from my quarry. Recently, i was on a dangerous game hunt and at the conclusion I asked the PH if i could shoot his .500 double just for grins....i shouldnt have! It was a hoot and kinda lit a fire in me to get a double now.
My question is sinple: for those that own a double rifle do you ever hunt other species with it (other than DG)? If i bought one i would want to use it. I know they are investment rifles but i would enjoy using it like i do my bows, for shots 50 yards and under on various hunts. That could mean whitetail deer, hogs or any number of species.
Any input from the peanut gallery? Not talking about the "you will blow a giant hole in it" crowd, just asking if anyone "uses" their doubles for more than the annual or occasional trip to Africa.
Im a diehard bowhunter as i like getting 50 yards and under from my quarry. Recently, i was on a dangerous game hunt and at the conclusion I asked the PH if i could shoot his .500 double just for grins....i shouldnt have! It was a hoot and kinda lit a fire in me to get a double now.
My question is sinple: for those that own a double rifle do you ever hunt other species with it (other than DG)? If i bought one i would want to use it. I know they are investment rifles but i would enjoy using it like i do my bows, for shots 50 yards and under on various hunts. That could mean whitetail deer, hogs or any number of species.
Any input from the peanut gallery? Not talking about the "you will blow a giant hole in it" crowd, just asking if anyone "uses" their doubles for more than the annual or occasional trip to Africa.