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Uintaelkhunter reacted to Josh P's post in the thread What would yall consider a “Lifetime worth of ammunition” for a double rifle? with
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I have infinity more double rifle books than I have double rifles, but I doubt anyone is going to tell you these aren’t good books to... -
Uintaelkhunter replied to the thread Left handed shooters.They are both Heym 89b one is a 450-400 the other is a 577 nitro. Not pictured but I also have a 88 b left handed double in 500 nitro.
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Uintaelkhunter replied to the thread Left handed shooters.I’m left handed and left eyed. I shot right handed bolts growing up but once I was able to buy my own I switched to left handed guns...
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Uintaelkhunter reacted to AZDAVE's post in the thread What would yall consider a “Lifetime worth of ammunition” for a double rifle? with Like.
You asked several questions. Barrel life- I agree with the 10-15 thousand rounds down each barrel. The rounds you mentioned all...
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Uintaelkhunter replied to the thread What would yall consider a “Lifetime worth of ammunition” for a double rifle?.300 rnds of loaded ammo or at least brass with another 600-900 bullets mix of softs and solids is a good start. Depending on caliber I...
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Uintaelkhunter reacted to Wildwillalaska's post in the thread What PH to book an elephant hunt with? with Like.
Fine young man. I hunted NG4 with Hardus and James in April/May. Made for super enjoyable camp and hunt. Can’t recommend enough. I...
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Uintaelkhunter replied to the thread Heym 89b in 577 N.E..There is a step up in recoil in the 577 from the 500 but it’s not unbearable. I will try to explain if you have shot a 450-400 and then...
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Uintaelkhunter replied to the thread Heym 89b in 577 N.E..That I have and thanks for the info. I have 150 rounds of loaded ammo another 80 pieces of brass and a few hundred TSX and banded solids...
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Good to hear! I max out at 8 to 12 shots at full power. I can shoot my reduced loads all day! I will IM you my go-to loads, hopefully...
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Uintaelkhunter replied to the thread Heym 89b in 577 N.E..I would definitely like some load info if your willing to msg me it. I put 6 shots thru it today and was able to sight in the rmr. So...
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Congratulations excellent gun!! I love my Heym .500! Just got 2 more kills on mine with Australian Buffalo!! No back up shots needed!! ;)
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That’s a beautiful pair…great wood on both and nice details on the metal
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Congratulations! Very fine looking rifle, especially the engraving on the muzzle. I have its twin, although mine has case colors and my...
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On my 470 Heym 89b I have a Trijicon RMR 2 in 1 moa. Low mount. On my Blaser R8 PH 500J I have a Blaser RD20 2 moa. Both are excellent.
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Mark, I first handled a double where the red dot was mounted forward on an Elephant hunt in the Caprivi, last year. Rifle was a Verney...
