Ordered my LAST African Safari rifle at DSC this year...

TOBY458 said:
Are you still going to have it for your hunt this year?
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Not sure. My dance card for international travel is getting full already. I might push it to 2026, the only thing I have planned so far is a week in Costa Rico for partner's birthday in March.
 
rookhawk said:
I love everything about this story. Have you considered getting a 20 bore set of barrels? It would be wonderful for Stateside practice and it would be great for sandgrouse, francs, and guineas on safari.

My biggest regret is I’ve never had a double rifle with shotgun barrels. That means I can’t bird hunt in Africa due to me being the mule for everyone else in the family’s guns. A sand grouse shoot at sunset is about the finest wing shooting I’ve ever known. I wish the experience on you as well.
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At DSC I went ahead and ordered a set of 20ga barrels for my Krieghoff. Is it going to be the best shooting shotgun in the world?? No. Will it give me cheap trigger time with my double?? Yes.

I bought my rifle used, so I’ll still be well under the cost of a new double from any of the suitable makers.
 
Tanks said:
I thought about it. I think the shotgun would be way too heavy due to the heavy-duty action. Not to mention for the cost one can buy a very nice shotgun.
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Same thoughts. I will be getting a Beretta Silver Pigeon 3, 20 gauge, 28 inch barrels. Not up market I know, but it really feels good.
 
TOBY458 said:
Are you still going to have it for your hunt this year?
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I have two friends, Tanks and a fellow here in Africa waiting for their Shikaris, I hope they come through quickly. It would be great to read a field report.
 
Congratulations.
Will be a wonderful rifle.
Jerome is a great guy, he built my VC .470 that is listed here for sale.
 
Congrats! Was hoping you'd have in hand by now. Hopefully soon. For sure post pictures once you have it and shot it.
 
All done except for bluing and engraving. The parts are taken off prior to polishing the wood (pins, triggers etc.). I am next in line for the engraver. Love the Walnut.

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Fantastic. Very exciting to see the different stages along the way.
 
That is going to be one beautiful rifle when all finished
 
Kevin Peacocke said:
Wow! @Tanks that walnut is beyond spectacular. What a thing to look forward to, and then going on a safari with.
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Agreed, those darker tones are a bit more subdued and way classier
 
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