Heym 89b in 577 N.E.

[sniper7]

Beautiful pair you have there! Looking forward to my first in 470, hoping for early next year

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Seeing those two inspires thoughts of their future - "The early morning whif of mopane smoke, strong coffe out of an enamel mug and the big 577 across the lap; a moment of mutual comfort and bodnding ahead of the making of a cherished memory in Africa's deepest heartland....."

 

[MntMan82]

Wow, those are some masterpieces!

 

[Uintaelkhunter]

Wow. Stunning.

What's the weight difference of them?

You have great taste !

Thanks the 450/400 is right at 10lbs I have not weight the 577 but I did ask for it to be 13lbs and it does have a recoil reducer in the stock. Both have 26 inch barrels and I have a long length of pull at 15-1/4 inch’s so that ads some as well.

 

[ftrovato]

Two BEAUTIFUL Doubles! Every animal in Africa just shivered with fear!

I'm headed back with my 500 NE this week. Cant wait.

Heym makes a nice double.

 

[Longrifle]

Three years in the making. I finally picked up my new Heym in 577 NE this is the twin and big brother to my 450-400 I have had for a few years now and my forth double. Now I need to find a big jumbo hunt to take it on. Once I get some trigger time and adjustment to it.

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Absolutely beautiful. I have been discussing a .500 NE with Chris. How is the balance?

 

[ftrovato]

Absolutely beautiful. I have been discussing a .500 NE with Chris. How is the balance?

How long is the wait period on a new Heym double build these days?

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

How long is the wait period on a new Heym double build these days?

It’s almost like no one reads a thread before commenting these days … this was already asked and answered in Post #14 on this same thread and has been multiple times in other threads.

Beautiful! I’m guessing you custom ordered both directly from Heym? How long was your wait? Did you get any upgrades?

Excuse my ignorance I’m sure it’s evident for the more informed.

Yes both were custom orders from Heym the 450-400 was ordered in 2020 and was a three year wait. The 577 was ordered in 2023 and just received.
I was measured and fit for both rifles and they have a lot of upgrades. Upgraded wood and English best high gloss hand oil finishes. Between what they call grade two and grade three engraving with extra engraving on the muzzle and flush mount swivels. Also stimpling and engraving down the rib of the barrels and iron sights to cut glare. Engraving on the grip gaps screws and extended tangs. Gold inland caliber engraving. Silver nitrite plating of receiver and parts

 

[meigsbucks]

Beautiful rifles. Congratulations on the new .577.

 

[ftrovato]

It’s almost like no one reads a thread before commenting these days … this was already asked and answered in Post #14 on this same thread and has been multiple times in other threads.



Yes both were custom orders from Heym the 450-400 was ordered in 2020 and was a three year wait. The 577 was ordered in 2023 and just received.
I was measured and fit for both rifles and they have a lot of upgrades. Upgraded wood and English best high gloss hand oil finishes. Between what they call grade two and grade three engraving with extra engraving on the muzzle and flush mount swivels. Also stimpling and engraving down the rib of the barrels and iron sights to cut glare. Engraving on the grip gaps screws and extended tangs. Gold inland caliber engraving. Silver nitrite plating of receiver and part.

Thanks for Tolling (very accurate at that with Post #14 being called out) and keeping me in line. But I didn't ask for your 2 cents.

I was asking Longrifle what the wait is today. Not 2020 or 2023.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Thanks for Tolling (very accurate at that with Post #14 being called out) and keeping me in line. But I didn't ask for your 2 cents.

I was asking Longrifle what the wait is today. Not 2020 or 2023.

The lead time for their doubles and bolt actions has been discussed in much detail in a bunch of threads. Certain upgrades are going to extend the leadtime and without knowing @Longrifle build specs hard to determine if the lead-time he’s been given is what yours would be based on your specs.

The better question no one has asked “what was the OP quoted for a lead-time upon ordering in 2020 and 2023? And how for off the timeline was Heym?”. Knowing/understanding this will give you a better idea as to Heym’s understanding of their own production work load.

Example:
Another manufacturer quoted 2yrs on some rifle builds and they’re sitting at more than double that.
Or a construction contractor quoted X months to finish but all his other projects typically run 10-15% behind schedule.

 

[ftrovato]

The lead time for their doubles and bolt actions has been discussed in much detail in a bunch of threads. Certain upgrades are going to extend the leadtime and without knowing @Longrifle build specs hard to determine if the lead-time he’s been given is what yours would be based on your specs.

The better question no one has asked “what was the OP quoted for a lead-time upon ordering in 2020 and 2023? And how for off the timeline was Heym?”. Knowing/understanding this will give you a better idea as to Heym’s understanding of their own production work load.

Example:
Another manufacturer quoted 2yrs on some rifle builds and they’re sitting at more than double that.
Or a construction contractor quoted X months to finish but all his other projects typically run 10-15% behind schedule.

Again. I didn't ask for your 2 cents and certainly don't need you to tell me how to "phrase my question".

I suspect that Longrifle and I could entertain a somewhat meaningful intelligent conversation without your unsolicited input.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

As a separate point, when one is measured up and eventually receives their rifle has it always been spot on? I discovered that I am 'Mr Standard' for Heym in that I was fortunate enough to try six or seven new 89b's and they were pretty much dead on except for one which had a much longer stock. Ironically that is the one I now own which has been shortened for me and I will soon see how it turned out. In any event a red dot pretty much corrects line of sight, but it is better to start off as close as possible before you fit it.

 

[rookhawk]

excellent proportions on that 577. Heym did a great job. Congrats.

 

[Ruraldoc]

So how long is the wait on a Heym double ordered today?

Has that been asked before?

Is it okay to ask it now?

I hope it’s not too much trouble to anyone for me to even be thinking about it.

 

[Foxi]

Three years in the making. I finally picked up my new Heym in 577 NE this is the twin and big brother to my 450-400 I have had for a few years now and my forth double. Now I need to find a big jumbo hunt to take it on. Once I get some trigger time and adjustment to it.

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just wonderful
absolute super
Which bullets do you use ?
Extractors ?

 

[Uintaelkhunter]

So how long is the wait on a Heym double ordered today?

Has that been asked before?

Is it okay to ask it now?

I hope it’s not too much trouble to anyone for me to even be thinking about it.

I can tell you both of my rifles I was quoted a much shorter wait time from When I actually received them this last one the 577 I was originally quoted August 2025 and just received in end of July 2026 not sure if that is the case but it has been for both mine. I understand a month or two variance but almost a year is not acceptable in my opinion.
I would really like to upgrade my 500 nitro I have now as it is a 88b PH model and would like a matching gun to these two in a new 89b but I will not be doing that unless I can order direct from Germany.

 

[deewayne2003]

I can tell you both of my rifles I was quoted a much shorter wait time from When I actually received them this last one the 577 I was originally quoted August 2025 and just received in end of July 2026 not sure if that is the case but it has been for both mine. I understand a month or two variance but almost a year is not acceptable in my opinion.
I would really like to upgrade my 500 nitro I have now as it is a 88b PH model and would like a matching gun to these two in a new 89b but I will not be doing that unless I can order direct from Germany.

Was there a problem ordering from USA ?

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I can tell you both of my rifles I was quoted a much shorter wait time from When I actually received them this last one the 577 I was originally quoted August 2025 and just received in end of July 2026 not sure if that is the case but it has been for both mine. I understand a month or two variance but almost a year is not acceptable in my opinion.
I would really like to upgrade my 500 nitro I have now as it is a 88b PH model and would like a matching gun to these two in a new 89b but I will not be doing that unless I can order direct from Germany.

This is exactly what I was referring to/suggesting in my other unsolicited 2 cents posts.

Heym’s lead times have been discussed over and over in other threads and Chris’ cell is out there to call and talk to, and some of us have done so. In addition to this, I personally know of 6 new Heym Owners who received their doubles in the last 60 days (in the US) and a couple others who’ve ordered or are about to order. I can also go back several years to a lot of other Heym owners and I don’t know of many instances where the delivery was done within the quoted window. In most instances delivery has been taking about 50% longer than what’s been quoted. It’s not a problem unique to Heym either.

That’s the last of my 2 cents … once again, congrats on a beautiful rifle. Can’t wait to see/read the hunt reports.

 

[Uintaelkhunter]

Was there a problem ordering from USA ?

It’s been well said but I will state my experiences. Once you get your deposit in it is very hard to get ahold of Heym USA to get any updates on your order from Chris or Heym USA. I think he will tell you anything to get the deposit then you get the run around after but that is just my experience. If it is a three year wait to order a new double it should be stated as such up front don’t tell customers 20 months or two years then never answer the phone when you call for updates past your due dates. I would like also see a real price structure not a ballpark verbal on the phone.
Twice burned not an experience I want to repeat again.