Budget double rifles

[Kevin Peacocke]

I am frequently asked by the local hunters here what they can get for US$10 000 or less? They are talking new and understand that there would then be the cost to land it in Zimbabwe, which by the time the dust has settled is 45% on top. Most want a DG capable (legal) double which is 375 minimum, but there is scope for some smaller ones too.

So first up is a Baikal, around US1500, yes?

Then Sabatti, I dont know prices well.

The Chapuis Iphisi slides in with a dollar change.

Merkels are available in South Africa for a little over US$10k.

What else?

 

[flatwater bill]

The largest Baikal doubles I have seen are the 9.3X74 and the 45-70. Not sure if those would appeal to most PH's. Are any Baikals still available now? Not sure. I have seen Kreighoff's for 10K, but that was a sale at SCI a few years ago....good question. Hoping someone knows of a sleeper out there for 5-8K but I doubt it......FW Bill

 

[Tommen]

Not easy to find cheap double, this is one, I guess you can get it even cheaper.

https://www.asejaera.fi/asekauppa/blaser-s2-safari-500-nitro-express-tuplaluodikko-paketti-kaytetty/p/SB00425S02507/#description

 

[Tommen]

They have a 375H&H too.

https://www.asejaera.fi/asekauppa/chapuis-agex-375-hh-kaksoisluodikko-kaytetty/p/58281/

 

[FlowHamed18]

If you are lucky and/or a good negotiator maybe a Rizzini

Rizzini USA | Fine Italian Shotguns

www.rizziniusa.com

A friend of mine owns a 9,3x74 and its a great rifle

 

[Frederik]

Kevin, there is second hand double rifles regurlaly on sale here in SA I think that would be your best bet.
There is always a double advertised on our BASA group every 2nd month or so.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Not easy to find cheap double, this is one, I guess you can get it even cheaper.

https://www.asejaera.fi/asekauppa/blaser-s2-safari-500-nitro-express-tuplaluodikko-paketti-kaytetty/p/SB00425S02507/#description

Is that new Tommen?

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin, there is second hand double rifles regurlaly on sale here in SA I think that would be your best bet.
There is always a double advertised on our BASA group every 2nd month or so.

Thank you Frederik.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Thank you Frederik.

What does BASA stand for?

 

[BourbonTrail]

What does BASA stand for?

Bigbore Assoc. of SA

 

[BeeMaa]

Are these friends of yours professionals or maybe looking to be a PH in the future? Just looking to hunt DG with a double rifle as a client?

Either way, when hunting such quarry it’s not the time to skimp on equipment. Getting a proper working double rifle will pay dividends when they decide later to sell it. Kreighoff and Heym will give them an excellent value while not being over the top.

 

[Tommen]

Is that new Tommen?

Kevin, it's not new, but not used that much about 100 shots fired, when I asked them, same with the 375.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Are these friends of yours professionals or maybe looking to be a PH in the future? Just looking to hunt DG with a double rifle as a client?

Either way, when hunting such quarry it’s not the time to skimp on equipment. Getting a proper working double rifle will pay dividends when they decide later to sell it. Kreighoff and Heym will give them an excellent value while not being over the top.

Yes they are learners and PH's and just citizen hunters. The common thread is $10 maximum budget.

 

[AZDAVE]

Zoli, also come to mind. although they at O/U so some won't consider that option.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

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[Rare Breed]

I am frequently asked by the local hunters here what they can get for US$10 000 or less? They are talking new and understand that there would then be the cost to land it in Zimbabwe, which by the time the dust has settled is 45% on top. Most want a DG capable (legal) double which is 375 minimum, but there is scope for some smaller ones too.

So first up is a Baikal, around US1500, yes?

Then Sabatti, I dont know prices well.

The Chapuis Iphisi slides in with a dollar change.

Merkels are available in South Africa for a little over US$10k.

What else?

New Sabbati about $7500-$8000 US

 

[HWL]

Yes they are learners and PH's and just citizen hunters. The common thread is $10 maximum budget.

Is an O/U ok also?

HWL

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Is an O/U ok also?

HWL

I don't think so HWL, there is not a lot of love for them in Africa.

 

[HWL]

I don't think so HWL, there is not a lot of love for them in Africa.

HWL

 

[IvW]

I love them and they are more accurate and less load remperamental than sxs...