New Double Rifle Build

[AimSmall]

Get 'em all, just add a 450-400 and a 500!

 

[KJE81]

Bottom blank would be my choice.

 

[Sideshow]

There is a difference between patten and grain. Bottom one

Id also ask for a few more pics away from that floor. Also with a wipe from a damp cloth to bring up the patten.
They always come out different when cut but all three are nice.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I would go with the middle blank. Congratulations on your build!

Great minds think alike

 

[CoElkHunter]

Top. Beautiful wood.

 

[GWB]

I just like the style of the Verney better both the round body and imperial actions (got a quote on an imperial action but too much for me).
Price
Lead time
Reputation in general
Also I have some good friends with Verney's that are extremely happy with their doubles

All those reasons added together made the final decision. Not that there is anything wrong with Heym, I love the Heym brand.

I would go top as well.

Is there a big difference in price and lead times on Heym and VC?

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I would go top as well.

Is there a big difference in price and lead times on Heym and VC?

Lead time from Heym is 2-2.5 years, Verney lead time is around 12 months.
Price difference is tricky to comment on as I just got a final price from Verney that didn't itemise the upgrades I asked for. But overall in general Verney appears to be around 5-10% less than Heym depending on what you are asking for.
This is in Australia, not sure what it's like around the rest of the world.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Many Congrats! .. 12 Months is not bad, super excited for ya.

I think "The Top" is remarkable. Honey, Marbly, ?
VC did a "Shell Walnut", I've never seen anything like it.

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@Aussie_Hunter Did the distributer, VC have a suggestion, considering the overall build?

 

[Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy]

Middle would be my vote - straight through the wrist and dense grain.

Congrats on your build!

 

[HankBuck]

I placed an order for a new double rifle today, listed below are some specs and upgrades I have chosen. Also 3 stock blanks to choose from, I have pretty much already made up my mind on which blank I am going with but I'd still be interested to hear which one others would choose and why.

It's been a long time coming, I've been wanting to build a double for alot of years but for one reason or another it just hasn't happened, finally the time has come. I'm super excited but it's going to be a long 12 months waiting for it! Lucky I have my first hunt in Africa later this year and plenty of other things happening in the meantime to keep me occupied while I wait for this rifle to be completed. I am hoping to take it to Africa in 2026 on a buffalo hunt.

Verney Carron
470 Nitro Express
Wood Upgrade
Colour Case Hardened Round Body Action
Specified LOP
Leica Red Dot Mounting Footprint

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@Aussie_Hunter - 1st pick = bottom, 2nd pick = middle—-prefer straight grain for strength

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Many Congrats! .. 12 Months is not bad, super excited for ya.

I think "The Top" is remarkable. Honey, Marbly, ?
VC did a "Shell Walnut", I've never seen anything like it.

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@Aussie_Hunter Did the distributer, VC have a suggestion, considering the overall build?

My Blaser Kilombero has similar wood to this.

Yeah I have talked double rifles with distributor for years, he is a personal friend of mine. The stock blanks offered are actually owned by him and are already sitting over in France at Verney. We especially discussed calibre at length given I do quite a bit of dangerous game hunting on my own.

 

[Daniel Cary]

My Blaser Kilombero has similar wood to this.

Yeah I have talked double rifles with distributor for years, he is a personal friend of mine. The stock blanks offered are actually owned by him and are already sitting over in France at Verney. We especially discussed calibre at length given I do quite a bit of dangerous game hunting on my own.

VC's are stunning & always excited for anyone willing to create another. I'd have a hard time choosing particulars for a build & I really don't know wood .. short of preferred tones, hue's.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I think the middle would be strongest. And it’s plenty pretty.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I think the middle would be strongest. And it’s plenty pretty.

100% Agree on that

 

[Daniel Cary]

I'd imagine all those blanks are plenty strong. Assuming theirs a cost, idk. Krieghoff: after deposit, I received a message from the dealer. $1500 for the 1st. $4500 for the 2nd.

But a case-colored RB with the top= just a thought, he'll be the judge.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I'd imagine all those blanks are plenty strong. Assuming theirs a cost, idk. Krieghoff: after deposit, I received a message from the dealer. $1500 for the 1st. $4500 for the 2nd.
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But a case-colored RB with the top= just a thought, he'll be the judge.

I like the $1500 straight grain better

 

[Daniel Cary]

I like the $1500 straight grain better

It's seems a lot like, or prefer the straight grain, it is fine! But I'd hate to waste the factory wood .. thought it was pretty good for Krieghoff?

 

[Daniel Cary]

It's seems a lot like, or prefer the straight grain, it is fine! But I'd hate to waste the factory wood .. thought it was pretty good for Krieghoff?

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Or spend any addl money!

 

[GWB]

I'd imagine all those blanks are plenty strong. Assuming theirs a cost, idk. Krieghoff: after deposit, I received a message from the dealer. $1500 for the 1st. $4500 for the 2nd.
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But a case-colored RB with the top= just a thought, he'll be the judge.

I would like both 450/500 and 500NE!

 

[Daniel Cary]

I would like both 450/500 and 500NE!

I pray to God it doesn't come down to it .. but if I have to try selling, the 500 hasn't been shot