Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

[frog stealer]

Just shy of 3 years after placing my order, I am finally in possession of my dream rifle, a Heym 89b, chambered in the classic and historic .577 NE. Not a whole lot of upgrades on this one, just color case hardening with simple but tasteful gold inlays and border engraving. The pictures don't do this rifle justice...it looks much better in person!

The positive side of waiting so long for delivery of the rifle, was that I was able to put together a decent stock of reloading components. I have several loads ready for testing, including full power 750 grain woodleigh softs with a variety of powders (R15 w/ filler, H4831, IMR4831), 650 grain hard cast using an Accurate Mold with AA5744 powder, and 650 grain woodleigh BPE softs with H4198, both of the 650 grain loads using kynoch foam filler wads.

I can't wait to shoot this thing, and I hope to get to the range within the next few weeks. I will post a range report on this forum when I do…

Is it too heavy for carrying long distances? Check.

Is it over-powered for everything other than pachyderms? Check.

Does it rank as my most unrealistic firearms purchase to date? Check.

Does it put a smile on my face every time I shoulder it? Absolutely.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Thank You! I've been anticipating this just as long.

 

[BnC 04]

Congrats!!! Get out there and put her to work. If it shoots even half as nice as it looks you'll be ready to roll but it's a Heym so I know it will shoot fantastic.

 

[frog stealer]

Fun fact: the standing sight is labeled for 35 Yards, the flip up sight is 50.

Thanks for the kind words so far.

 

[cajunchefray]

Just shy of 3 years after placing my order, I am finally in possession of my dream rifle, a Heym 89b, chambered in the classic and historic .577 NE. Not a whole lot of upgrades on this one, just color case hardening with simple but tasteful gold inlays and border engraving. The pictures don't do this rifle justice...it looks much better in person!

The positive side of waiting so long for delivery of the rifle, was that I was able to put together a decent stock of reloading components. I have several loads ready for testing, including full power 750 grain woodleigh softs with a variety of powders (R15 w/ filler, H4831, IMR4831), 650 grain hard cast using an Accurate Mold with AA5744 powder, and 650 grain woodleigh BPE softs with H4198, both of the 650 grain loads using kynoch foam filler wads.

I can't wait to shoot this thing, and I hope to get to the range within the next few weeks. I will post a range report on this forum when I do…

Is it too heavy for carrying long distances? Check.

Is it over-powered for everything other than pachyderms? Check.

Does it rank as my most unrealistic firearms purchase to date? Check.

Does it put a smile on my face every time I shoulder it? Absolutely.

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Unapologetically envious.
Proper stopping rifle.
Weight? Tell us more about it.

 

[frog stealer]

Unapologetically envious.
Proper stopping rifle.
Weight? Tell us more about it.

Weight is 13 lbs, 0.2 oz unloaded. I measured this in the middle of my living room hallway with a postal scale, and my 2 year old trying to figure out what in the hell his crazy dad was up to.

 

[Tex .416]

Absolutely beautiful and the wood is something special.

Please report back on the experience of shooting it.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing it.

 

[cajunchefray]

Weight is 13 lbs, 0.2 oz unloaded. I measured this in the middle of my living room hallway with a postal scale, and my 2 year old trying to figure out what in the hell his crazy dad was up to.

Future dreams for your 2 year old.
Let us know how it shoots.

 

[frog stealer]

Absolutely beautiful and the wood is something special.

Please report back on the experience of shooting it.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing it.

Thank you, and 10-4 on the range report.

 

[cajunchefray]

Fun fact: the standing sight is labeled for 35 Yards, the flip up sight is 50.

Thanks for the kind words so far.

Regulating that rifle must have been a load of fun.
Looking forward to your range report.

 

[frog stealer]

Regulating that rifle must have been a load of fun.
Looking forward to your range report.

Absolutely…or similar to getting into the ring with a heavyweight boxer. When I visited Chris (Heym USA) in Dallas, I shot a few doubles, an 88 and 89 in .577 and .470, respectively. Chris had me shoot a tree stump partially submerged in a river with the .577, so much fun seeing water shoot up into the air that high. The only thing that stopped me was feeling bad about how much money it was costing him per shot.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Tastefully classic. Try 750Gr Barnes TSX and Cutting Edge Bullets Safari Solids at 2050 FPS. They should regulate flawlessly.

 

[frog stealer]

Tastefully classic. Try 750Gr Barnes TSX and Cutting Edge Bullets Safari Solids at 2050 FPS. They should regulate flawlessly.

I plan to try both of these, they seem to be relatively available. Thank you sir.

 

[cm76]

Congratulations! Wonderful rifle

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Congratulations!!

 

[CZDiesel]

Are you going to put a Red Dot on it???

Kidding! Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful in every aspect and a serious heirloom that can be passed on for the rest of your family’s name!

 

[ACM]

Stunning. Congrats!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I think 26” barrels is the standard for Heym. I’m just wondering if that’s the case for the 577?

 

[frog stealer]

I think 26” barrels is the standard for Heym. I’m just wondering if that’s the case for the 577?

Correct, mine has the standard 26” barrels as well.

 

[Jim Golden]

That's beautiful! I was thinking to try to get one just like it but in .500 NE, but you've definitely upped the game with this one! Eagerly waiting for your shooting reports. Some videos would be nice