CRS it is a Simson, Between the wars manufacture. Very well balanced and so far it has shot everything from hornaday factory to Woodleigh hand loads very well. I need to add a recoil pad to get it out to the correct LOP 15in vs 14 1/4 (Long Arms).
AZDAVE - I just read about a Simson shotgun to .405 conversion over on another forum and I saw your post on that thread also. That is a very pretty rifle and well done kit. I joined the forum to chat with Birdhunter50 about the rifle and learn more about where I might find a good .405 double.
CRS, I am also a member on that forum and read about that conversion. Mine is a factory built double rifle. the only small blemish is 300m folding leaf sights is gone. 100 and 200 are there, but I don't really see using it for a 300yard prairie dog sniper so I can live without it. I hope you find one as they are just a really nice rifles. If I came across one in my searches I will forward you the info.
Thank God for Woodleigh, Northfork, Hawk et al. Those folks really do help keep the old stuff running in a way that enables them to keep up with the new stuff.
Tarbe, Amen to that. In my rifle, the 300 grain Northforks at 2250fps make it a whole 'nother thing for taking the big and bad. Did you see my Asian water buff report on the NF site a while back? Dead before it hit the ground! For the real big and real bad, the 400 grain Woodies at 2080 fps do the job also.
sorry to drag up an old thread but does anyone know what 405 win ammo availability is like on the dark continent?
Take the 405, as you will get more satisfaction using it on buff than your run of the mill 375 that everybody and their uncle are using. I'm sure glad I did that. Take your own ammo or expect to pay about $100 a box for the Hornady stuff.
Its no run of the mill 375 its an A Francotte best. I just dont know why but I keep hankering after a double
I know why. It's the same reason many of us hanker for a double, as well. It is because we are rifle loonies...otherwise known as gun nuts. Tim
Only if you can fire a good premium grade 400gr bullet at over 2000 Fps. If you intend using 300 gr bullets, rather use a 375. I would however not want to have one in my hands when following up on a wounded buffalo that is for sure! Once wounded they can absorb an amazing amount of lead.
Norfolk Shooter, Thank you for bringing up this old thread- now I can show you my .405 DR. With red deer hind: In the box: Showing off QD mounts' Thete is also a peep sight that fits the mounts. Design and weight takes away all 300 grain recoil and makes 400 grain pleasant of the bench rest.
