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  1. tarawa

    Back and Ball??

    My thoughts with removing only the choked area of the barrels was to be able to use readily available Federal,Winchester or Remington slugs which supposedly shoot best from a cylinder bore. From what I have read (and there isn’t much info published) is that shortening th barrels may delay...
  2. tarawa

    Back and Ball??

    i mistakenly called my shotgun a Suhl, but it is also a Simpson. Hopefully Simpson regulated all their doubles like yours!
  3. tarawa

    Mick’s?

    i believe Mick was set up by the police and his guns were confiscated at the time. He only sold antique weapons and after a long and very public court case, I believe he was acquitted of the charges. It took a long time before the police returned his guns. Not sure if the story is accurate...
  4. tarawa

    Back and Ball??

    I would be happy with that.
  5. tarawa

    Back and Ball??

    Over the years I had quite a few rifles and sold quite a few rifles. I have been wanting a 12 bore double slug gun, so i decided to make one. I started off by purchasing a nice Sulh SxS from Simpson Ltd. I sent the barrels to the Shotgun Doctor(?) in Amherst, Mass and had him trim the chokes...
  6. tarawa

    Mick’s?

    I guess it was down when I last tried. Works fine now. Thanks
  7. tarawa

    Mick’s?

    What ever became of Mick from Mick’s Guns in in the UK? It was an interesting site to say the least, but no longer seems to work.
  8. tarawa

    Doubles vs pigs in Mississippi

    The smile on your face in the first pic has hogs and double rifle all over it!
  9. tarawa

    Anybody in SWFL?

    Lucky you! I have been out a few times with Brett and it is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Are there lots of hogs on your property? My friendd has a cattle ranch that has lots of hogs.He leases the hunting rights, but when the lease owners are nor there, hogs are up for grabs.
  10. tarawa

    Anybody in SWFL?

    SE Florida here. Closest thing to a safari here would be a paid hog hunt near Clewiston.
  11. tarawa

    How safe are safteys?

    I like the way my hammer guns work. Rebounding hanmmers. I always carry them un-cocked. The hammers can’t drop unless the triggers are pulled. I still follow all the safety rules.
  12. tarawa

    Simson & Co. Questions

    awesome!
  13. tarawa

    How many double rifles do you own?

    Thanks! I have my sights set on a 577 BPE, but may be out of my price range.
  14. tarawa

    Simson & Co. Questions

    Manufactured in 1966
  15. tarawa

    Simson & Co. Questions

    It has 2 3/4” chambers, side clips and cross bolt actions. I picked up the Simson today and although it was advertised as nice wood and clean bores, I was pleasantly surprised (actually ecstatic ) at the condition. Case hardening and bluing is close to 100%. Wood is excellent. Action (lock...
  16. tarawa

    How many double rifles do you own?

    Hi Kevin, I have hunted only Florida hogs with the 45-70 and the 8x57JRS. Took hogs with both. 45-70 (125 yard shot). 8x57 (80 yard kill). I finally after 10 years, bought ammo for the 9.3 x74R. Great guns if you are man enough to lug them around…just kidding. They are a little muzzle heavy...
  17. tarawa

    Simson & Co. Questions

    A little off topic but tomorrow I am picking up my Simson SxS 12 gauge shotgun which will become a slug gun for me. I will cut the chokes off and then check and see where the two barrels converge. Hopefully around 50 or 60 yards. I felt that only an old European or English double would do and...
  18. tarawa

    How many double rifles do you own?

    Three for now. All Pedersolis. Each a different caliber.
  19. 45-70 Double Rifle

    45-70 Double Rifle

    Boar / Pig
  20. tarawa

    Advice on double rifle for wild hogs

    45-70 or 8x57JRS both work well. Here is my first with the 45-70. Florida hogs aren’t real particular!
  21. tarawa

    How many double rifles do you own?

    Not in the class of some of the classics, but I own a trio of Pedersoli Kodiak’s. One in each caliber. All three for the price of some of the affordable doubles....~$6k plus
  22. tarawa

    Pedersoli

    My Kodiaks all have express sights. All regulated well enough to hunt with. None are tack drivers, but I didn’t buy them to target shoot with. I do have all the calibers and have taken game with two of them. I have not shot the 9.3x74 yet but the member here that I purchased it from says 2”...
  23. tarawa

    Small Bore Double Rifles

    Old post but I have been away for a long time. I have an 8x57 JRS that has become my go to hunting gun her in South Florida. Pedersoli Kodiak
  24. tarawa

    Pedersoli Kodiak Black Powder Double Rifle 72 Caliber

    Gun is sold pending funds.
  25. tarawa

    Pedersoli Kodiak Black Powder Double Rifle 72 Caliber

    Heading to Gunbroker.
  26. tarawa

    Pedersoli Kodiak Black Powder Double Rifle 72 Caliber

    I have a 72 cal Pedersoli Kodiak Black Powder Double Rifle that has seen only the range a couple of times. Without really working up a correct load, I get both barrels on paper at 50 yards using one of the two sights. This was with a 800+ grain conical at 90 grains of FFG Goex powder. The...
  27. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    Rifle is Sold. I would like to update the title, but there is no editing capabilities.
  28. tarawa

    Double Rifle Pictures

    A few of my doubles
  29. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    You are very welcome.
  30. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    Yes it is still available.
  31. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    I am looking for a "like new" Browning Auto 5 (Japanese Version) in 20 gauge 3" magnum with interchangeable chokes with box. Even trade, if anyone has one that they would part with.
  32. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    Great news. I am in no hurry to sell. Now that I had it out of the safe, I am kind of liking it......even if aa Trip to Africa is out of reach right now.
  33. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    Photos sent and yes it is an FN Model, marked as you stated.
  34. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    I have located the reloading supplies. Hornady dies, A box of Hornady Partition bullets. Two bags with new and once fired brass. A box with about 6 loaded rounds and the rest empty.
  35. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    I also have dies, bullets and brass somewhere that I need to find. I will include them if I find them.
  36. tarawa

    For Sale Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

    I have a Winchester Model 70 Safari Express in .375 H&H mag. It is time to let go of my safe queen. New unfired with box, bases and 30mm Talley QD rings. $1200.00 shipped to your FFL in the US. Pics on request. Will trade for a Rokon Trailbreaker.
  37. tarawa

    NAMIBIA: Just Back From Namib with Jamy Traut Safaris - Wow What a Great Time

    Been out of town for a while and just got back to post. I read an old book about Tarawa by Robert Sherrod a long time ago and that sparked my interest in the Pacific War. I think I read every book about Tarawa. Costly battle for the Marines and Japanese.
  38. tarawa

    NAMIBIA: Just Back From Namib with Jamy Traut Safaris - Wow What a Great Time

    I dream of hunting in Namibia. This post may seal the deal for me. Time to check out Jamy's website.
  39. tarawa

    Chapuis Double Rifle

    Sometime the best deals on doubles are on the GI site. It would be tough to test fire a gun sold on this venue unless local. If the you find what you want and the price is right I would purchase the gun with the stipulation of a trial period. I have purchased three doubles. Two were from...
  40. tarawa

    Farmer (Boer) Shirts

    They have nice Vellies too.
  41. tarawa

    Rogue Outdoor Equipment Question

    I usually take a UK 9, but i am not sure how they run, large or small. I really want to buy from RSA.
  42. tarawa

    Rogue Outdoor Equipment Question

    I got a reply from the parent company in South Africa (Selke Leathercraft) They directed me to the UK distributer. Thanks for the info about the facebook page.
  43. tarawa

    Rogue Outdoor Equipment Question

    I am looking at a pair of Rogue Buffaloe Vellies on their website. Can someone tell me what the price of these are? They dont have a dealer in the US. Has anyone dealt with this company? Also are there any other good leather vellies available? Thanks. george
  44. tarawa

    Looking for information on shotgun to double rifle conversion

    I too wanted to get in the double rifle market cheap. I started with a Kodiak 45-70 ($1800.00) on Gunbroker. Once I killed my first pig with it, I was hooked. Still being a little cheap, I purchased an over and under Baikal 30-06 (~$300.00), a Baikal 30-06 side by side (~$600.00), a used...
  45. tarawa

    Russell or Courteney - Safari Boots...

    I have been following this thread for quite a while and it sparked my interest in a purchasing a good pair of handmade boots. I want them for hog hunting and bird hunting in Florida. I really like the Quoddy boots that are made in Maine and also some of the Russell boots, but feel that the...
  46. tarawa

    Muzzle Loading Double Rifles

    I will be casting some new conicals shortly. I was reading some articles about using a FFFg powder instead of an FFg for better regulation. I will post my results...good or bad.
 
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