Recent content by Tiger2001

Happy Saturday everyone; I came across a "deal" for a 1990's manufactured Chapuis Double rifle in .375 H&H magnum. It is used but in very good condition. My concern would be the ejectors and this is where I would welcome advice from those who know more about DR's than I do. If/if the...

Hi there! I just purchased a Blaser R8 Professional (synthetic green stock) in the 9.3x62 and put a new Leica illuminated scope on it. Perfect for everything in Europe and would be fine in Africa--where 9.3 is permitted for dangerous game.... It will take anything the world has to offer save...

Hunter-Habib you're spot on. I doubt I have a fraction of the experience you do but I am old enough to remember when doubles were limited to non rimmed 375 H&H and 458 WM as all the great British calibers were left to Hollywood movies and hunting books. From the 1960's to the 1990's that was...

For many it is not a matter of those not wanting to spend their time tinkering with re-loading. Depending where one lives in the world, reloading may not be an option or at least a financially realistic one. Therefore having access to ready available ammo stocks gets factored into the...

No argument re the 450/400 3" being a great caliber. However, just a few years ago .375 Flanged and 450 NE were standard ammo offerings by the three aforementioned companies (and probably a few others I failed to note). And now? You won't find the ammo anywhere. And likewise Krieghoff...

Hello all. I am big fan of the 450/400 3" cartridge and used to own and hunt with a Ruger No. 1. Easy to shoot and deadly on everything it is a great cartridge and I was determined to make my next double rifle investment a 450/400 3" whether it be a Krieghoff, Chapuis, Heym, or even a Sabatti...

I'm sorry, you knew exactly what you were doing with your initial question and how it was phrased. You could have elaborated and been more specific (as you did in a later response). But your initial query came across as a loaded question and was meant to be one. So let's not get all offended...

What difference does this make? If they are citizens of their respective country where I am interested in hunting it doesn't matter whether they are Black or White Africans. I always go to the reviews of others regarding their experience with an outfitter I am interested in booking with. I...

Sir. Did you rifle ever sell?

Thank you very much for your quick response! A lot of this new to me and I appreciate the advice. I am looking at a used Merkel B3 O/U in 9.3 and a used Chapuis SXS in same caliber. About a 1k Euro difference but the Chapuis comes with a Leica scope so the higher price. I am hesitant about...

May I ask why you think that the O/U configuration is superior to a SXS double for a 9.3?

And forgive me as all of you may have more current info than I do. Last time I really looked into this three main ammo manufactures were loading for the 450/400 3"; Hornady, Norma, and Kynoch. Now I believe it is only Hornady (although I could be wrong..and hope that I am). That being the...

Right. All things being equal. But my primary concern is that ammo availability is not equal between the two calibers. 470 NE seems readily found by the major manufacturers while 450/400 is now limited to just Hornady. I think that is quite an investment to make in a 450/400 double (as mild...

Even worse factory ammo options I think

Red Leg, you would recommend the new Chapuis "Iphisi" that only comes in .375 H&H? A lot of people with your experience seem to say give a very wide berth to non-rimmed cartridges for a double rifle given the higher pressures and possible failure of the ejector pawls. You would say otherwise...