B. Searcy

[Hornedfrogbbq]

Pro's? Con's? Any experiwnces? They seem to use some good barrels in their doubles but I am above my pay grade here.

 

[deewayne2003]

Well, Ummmm ….. there have been varying opinions expressed about Searcy on this forum.

Thread 'B. Searcy & Co. Double Rifle Reviews and Wisdom Needed??'

Feb 15, 2024

I have recently located a B. Searcy double that checks all boxes for me from caliber, stocking and LOP. I had the seller agree to hold it for me so that I could do some research on Searcy as they, historically over the past two years, have not been a company that I had considered prior as a possible firearm of choice. In 24 hours I am not sure that it would be possible to have reviews that are as contradictory as what I received? I had a comment that "they are one of the best doubles produced" by a very experienced Botswana elephant PH all the way to "they are more useful to use as a boat...

• Safariswestcam
• Replies: 47
• Forum: Double rifles

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I suggest a deep dive into the previous threads and Butch’s response to them.

 

[wesheltonj]

While quality guns, I would avoid those guns:
(1) He came on the forum and stated that he would not repair a gun he made
(2) JJ says he will not work on them
(3) When this guy dies, you will have a very difficult time getting his guns repaired.

 

[WC86]

I don’t want to spread rumors so please correct me if I’m wrong but I have read that he retired or was to do so imminently. I cannot find the thread where this was posted to quote it but I believe it was on this site

A cursory search for his website can locate his old html but clicking it takes you to an online game that clearly has nothing to do with double rifles

 

[Rare Breed]

Pro's? Con's? Any experiwnces? They seem to use some good barrels in their doubles but I am above my pay grade here.

I would stay away given the controversy surrounding them.

 

[Russ16]

I think Butch should be commended for trying to build a quality American made double rifle. Something that has never really existed other than some very niche exceptions.

But they were built by him in his way. Very few people can work on them. The few that I have handled were very nice and well made guns. But I don’t think they would be a good investment.

Much the same way I wouldn’t buy a Dougall Lockfast shotgun as my daily shooter.

 

[BigGame]

Just go direct to the man and ask him your questions. Otherwise, Griffin and Howe can do work on anything.

 

[mdwest]

I don’t want to spread rumors so please correct me if I’m wrong but I have read that he retired or was to do so imminently. I cannot find the thread where this was posted to quote it but I believe it was on this site

A cursory search for his website can locate his old html but clicking it takes you to an online game that clearly has nothing to do with double rifles

Thread 'Oh, Evil Day'

Aug 15, 2024

I recently learnt that the American double rifle maker, Mr. Butch Searcy has officially retired from his operations.

I know that some of our fellow forum members here have had less than pleasant experiences with Mr. Searcy’s rifles and business practices (the existence of multiple independent accounts from different forum members dispenses with any notion that all of the claims are untrue).

Nevertheless, the man must be respected for what he is/was. As well as what he has accomplished. A Vietnam war veteran who made his base of operations in California, Mr. Searcy was the first (and...

• Hunter-Habib
• Replies: 17
• Forum: Firearms & ammunition

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Looks like he retired last year..

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

RUN.......RUN away very fast!!!!!!!

EJ

 

[matt85]

You could search this forum for my experience with the man. I would STRONGLY recommend you avoid him and guns made by him.