Anyone have experience with a Sabatti BIG 5 EDL

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I recently saw that sabatti had come out with an upgraded version of their classic big 5 double, called the Big Five Classic Safari EDL.

Anyone ever handled or fired of these?

I wonder if they've overcome some of their issues from the past...

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http://www.sabatti.it/en/Our-produc.../THE_BIG_FIVE_CLASSIC_SAFARI_EDL#.WBWB_suRXqC
 
If looks alone count, it's a winner. Several members have bought Sabattis during the past 7-8 months. Don't know if it is this model. Hopefully they will respond with their positive approval for all of us to see!
 
I agree. Both of my PHs on my lion hunt were wielding 500 NE Sabattis and expressed satisfaction with the guns.
 
sierraone said:
If looks alone count, it's a winner. Several members have bought Sabattis during the past 7-8 months. Don't know if it is this model. Hopefully they will respond with their positive approval for all of us to see!
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Yes it is a good looking rifle. I hope to see one at the SCI show!
 
What is the cost?
 
enysse said:
What is the cost?
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I haven't seen a number recently, but a few months ago the latest model Sabatti was retailing around $7000 where a more common one was around $5000, and I'm not sure if this is the $7000 rifle or not.
 
its a looker,hope its a shooter!
 
$7000 would possibly not be bad if it functioned properly.
 
I'm interested in the newer one, in the $7k price range.

I've received some feedback that it shoots nice groups and feels good/balances well with some recoil reducers and some weights up front- comes in at 12 lbs with the mods
 
edward said:
its a looker,hope its a shooter!
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Yours shoots well and I'm hoping you leave it to me Edward!

:P Elmer Fudd::W A Revolver: Anyway your a handgun guy it's probably painful for you to have a rifle in your safe!
 
CAustin said:
Yours shoots well and I'm hoping you leave it to me Edward!

:P Elmer Fudd::W A Revolver: Anyway your a handgun guy it's probably painful for you to have a rifle in your safe!
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your right charlie,thats why i keep it else were,he,he.
 
I have seen some of the older Sabattis performing quite well. This is a real good looking rifle.
 
Looks great!

They should have sorted the regulation issues by now.

Cant you guys get Merkels for around 7k there?

If you can I would rather get a Merkel. (I might be a bit biased though)
 
Roan said:
Looks great!

They should have sorted the regulation issues by now.

Cant you guys get Merkels for around 7k there?

If you can I would rather get a Merkel. (I might be a bit biased though)
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The last used Merkel I saw in .470 was down to $6500......I thought I was going to give birth to a buff walking away from that.
 
Looks great, have the older model and im pretty happy
 
The Sabatti 92 Classic I bought was not a Big 5 EDL. However, it is an absolutely beautiful rifle. It balances well and does not feel cumbersome or awkward. I have done nothing to it, but planned to get a trigger job and have a better recoil pad installed. I'm still playing with regulation, but it shoots close enough that I would take it hunting. I just would restrict my shots to 75-100 yards with iron sights. The .450/400 requires a crimp which is something that I rarely do on any of my rifle rounds so this is something I need to work on. Sadly, due to some recent events, I may have to let it go. I had a large outpouring of cash that I hadn't planned on. Regardless, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Sabatti in the future.
 
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