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Not to mention that on Heym and higher the wait time is between 2-5 years.
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In their London showroom, I held both a royal and their round action. I fell in love with the latter, it seemed alive, while I found the former just unwieldy. But probably I'm not yet experienced enough with double rifles.@Northern Shooter - A Holland & Holland 500NE for your consideration...
https://www.hollandandholland.com/guns/holland-holland-royal-dbl-500-35811
At £129K ($164K USD) for the Royal double (non-round body) and POR for the one you like...I'll stay in my lane. I don't have to ask or need to know.In their London showroom, I held both a royal and their round action. I fell in love with the latter, it seemed alive, while I found the former just unwieldy. But probably I'm not yet experienced enough with double rifles.
Perfect, I'll put in my offer now and see if they'll accept 1/10th of the list price haha.@Northern Shooter - A Holland & Holland 500NE for your consideration...
https://www.hollandandholland.com/guns/holland-holland-royal-dbl-500-35811
I remember reading that on here a while ago. I don't imagine this wait time has decreased at all since then?Not to mention that on Heym and higher the wait time is between 2-5 years.
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Messed with…it’s the cocking indicator lolA clear indication that someone who doesn’t know what they are doing has messed with it!
Why would you exclude a good used rifle?I remember reading that on here a while ago. I don't imagine this wait time has decreased at all since then?
I wonder what the typical turn-around times are from Merkel, Krieghoff, Chapuis etc.
I'm planning on buying a rifle off a shelf at a retail store (assuming it fits right) so I hopefully won't have to deal with an extended wait.
I got a price for a new Purdey double rifle in 2020. The price was A$400,000 before any extras ( eg non house style engraving ). All taxes paid . The price of a new Bentley Continental ! I bought a second hand H&H Royal , Purdey and WR double for a fraction of this price.Haha yeah I was going to include that. Just wasn't sure if they were the price of a Corvette or a Ferrari these days. I know most, if not all would be well into the 6 figures USD.
I’ve seen pictures of this rifle and absolutely love it. It’s from a premiere manufacturer and the perfect cartridge for a client hunter without going overboard. Meaning not too much felt recoil while still having lethality on elephant and buffalo. Classic British lines in a Teutonic production double.Since you are looking at the production manufacturers I can understand wanting a new one. That is what I did, I chose a Heym 89b in 450/400 and the whole experience of getting a brand new flawless double was very special. So too has been the ownership experience, running it in, getting to know it is very rewarding indeed.
Oh no BeeMa! It’s here and reasonable…New isn't always the best route. At the same time, buying used...you may end up with someone else's problem.
Double rifle education can be expensive if done after the purchase. You really need to know EXACTLY what you are getting and that's tough. It can take years to acquire the necessary knowledge about what actions work best, who makes them, how to know if there were problems in the past from just a picture...etc. Having a friend with such knowledge would be a big advantage in this area.
Not to mention the regulation process that will be required and range time to do proper testing. It's a big undertaking to have it done correctly. The best deals are from those that have done all this work and are giving up hunting with a DR and have something that you are looking for. I know there are a few AH members out there who may fall into that category.
If it were me, I'd start with my budget and go from there. Have some cartridges in mind but I wouldn't be too concerned about the difference between a 470NE and 500NE because the game is unlikely to know the difference. Better to concern yourself with the inner workings of the firearm and making sure it's safe and reliable...then if the gun is good, look at the cartridge it shoots to see if you are willing to commit to it.
Keep an eye out and best of luck to you.
Agreed.Oh no BeeMa! It’s here and reasonable…
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Krieghoff Classic Big 5 Double Rifle .500/416 NE 23 5/8
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Great point. A new Westly Ruchards fine double is now at 5 -6 years depending on engraving desiredNot to mention that on Heym and higher the wait time is between 2-5 years.
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Yep. I was ready order one two years ago. The sales guy told me 6 years if I was lucky. At 65 at the time I decided to go with the el cheapo Rigby a year later due to delivery schedule being much shorter.Great point. A new Westly Ruchards fine double is now at 5 -6 years depending on engraving desired