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Let’s try this Russ 16: explain to us how the Chapuis double rifle’s shotgun action and barrel joining method handles the radial force... -
Double rifles are in two categories; what are called “stopping rifles” and “non-stopping rifles”. .450” and up are Stopping Calibers...
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No manufacturer would offer factory ammo if the chambering was not sellable. Hence, .500 NE 3”, .470 NE, 450/400 NE etc. are factory...
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The .500 NE 3” is a very popular chambering. Hornady offers it in factory ammo. The .500 NE operates at 41,000 psi. The .470 operates at...
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Lots of truth here. The vast majority of hunters are far better off with a scoped 375 or 416 if the killing of game is the predominant...
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Fixfire reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread 458/470 vs 500 Caliber Stopping Rifles with
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Yes, there is. But only if you’re the white hunter or someone who regularly hunts elephant or hippocampus on land. A .500 Nitro Express... -
https://www.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=A0426+++1250+&refno=++243167&saletype= Sorry just felt like this might...
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Searcy left a stain on all his rifles on his way to retirement. It has certainly impacted their perceived value. They were well liked...
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Agree on the timing - until the last few years, sub $15k (and around $12k) was doable for a servicable, respected newer double rifle. I...
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Fixfire replied to the thread Dot MOA for Red Dot Optic Use On Double Rifle?.I have a Trijicon 3.25 on my 500ne. But I mainly shoot irons.
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Fixfire reacted to Tundra Tiger's post in the thread People that Refused to use Outfitter as Taxidermist with Like.
What Red Leg said. Frankly, and maybe I got lucky, I could not have found a better guy for dip and pack than my outfitter's...
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Fixfire reacted to TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS's post in the thread AH Dinners for both DSC & SCI 2026 with Like.
Good Day Rare Breed Thank you very much for setting up the SCI Dinner. Rouan and Brandon will attend. Looking forward to meeting old...
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Jeez, this is the kind of thread that really bangs! Thanks to Altitude Sickness and rookhawk for the great pics and info
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Designated chamber length is that of the fired shotgun cartridge i.e., NOT the unfired case. You had better use paper cartridges if you...
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I am speechless. I learned so much... Damascus not bad. Hammer guns hit a pin, not a cap. You can shoot 2.75 in a 2.5 chamber (but...