Show Off Your BIG Rifles

[coyote101]

bushmaster's recent posts about his new .338 Win. Mag. got me wondering what other big rifles FnF members might have. So let's see 'em.    Here's mine:

Voere Titan II in .375 H&H Mag.


Leupold vari-x II 1 X 4 with EAW quick detachable swing mounts




300 grain Winchester silvertip next to a 55 grain .223


It doesn't get a lot of use. I shot a deer with it in 1992 and a moose in 1997 and haven't shot it since! I'm tempted to drag it to the range again just for grins.

Pat

[FinsnFur]

That aint a gun...that's a cannon :shck:

[Hawks Feather]

OUCH.  Nice figure in your stock.

Jerry

[FOsteology]

Top Rifle:

AHR (American Hunting Rifles) Safari 550 DGR (Dangerous Game Rifle) .458 Lott

AHR re-worked double square bridge CRF CZ-550 Magnum Action Integral dovetail scope mounts
Lilja  22" SS barrel using AHR contour
Glass bedded AHR AA Fancy English walnut stock
African Blackwood fore-end tip and grip cap, 2 cross bolts
NECG Banded Front & Classic Leaf Express Island Base Rear Sights
NECG Classic Barrel Band Swivel Stud
AHR 3-position safety
AHR Single Stage Trigger
Talley QD Rings
Leupold FX-II 2.5x20mm Heavy Duplex
All Metal GunKote

Fully loaded with five 500gr. TBBC Sledgehammers 11 lbs 7.1 oz

Bottom Rifle:

AHR (American Hunting Rifles) Safari 550 DGR .375 H&H

AHR re-worked double square bridge CRF CZ-550 Magnum Action Integral dovetail scope mounts
Lilja 23" SS barrel using AHR contour
Glass bedded AHR AA Fancy English walnut stock
African Blackwood fore-end tip and grip cap, 2 cross bolts
NECG Banded Front & Classic Leaf Express Island Base Rear Sights
NECG Classic Barrel Band Swivel Stud
AHR 3-position safety
AHR Single Stage Trigger
Talley QD Rings
Leupold VX-III 1.75-6x32mm Post & Duplex
All Metal GunKote

Fully loaded with five 300gr. TBBC 10 lbs 10.9 oz



Chapuis Armes RGEX 9,3x74R Double Rifle

Double parallel lumps breeching design
Scalloped with sideplates and sculpted all steel action
Ejectors
Single Trigger
Hand-rubbed oil finish AAAA Fancy walnut
English-style bouquets and game scenes on both action faces as well as action bottom, case colored

Weighs 7 lbs 14.2 oz with two 286gr. Nosler Partitions




AHR (American Hunting Rifles) Big Game 550 9,3x62mm Mauser

AHR re-worked double square bridge CRF CZ-550 Action Integral dovetail scope mounts
22" SS 1-14 Lilja using AHR contour
Glass bedded McMillan AHR stock
NECG Masterpiece Banded Front Ramp with Ivory Bead
NECG Masterpiece Fully Adjustable Rear Sight
AHR 3-position safety
AHR Single Stage Trigger
Talley QD Rings
Kahles Helia C 1.5-6x42mm #4A
All Metal GunKote

Fully loaded with five 286gr. Nosler Partitions 9lbs 9.8oz

[coyote101]

FOsteology,

Those are all beautiful rifles, but I really, really like that double.   

Pat

[FinsnFur]

I expected Fo~ to show up in this  Nice stuff gentlemen.

[FOsteology]

coyote101,

Are you typically shooting the 300gr. Winchester Silver Tips on game? If so, how did it perform on your Moose?

[coyote101]

coyote101,

Are you typically shooting the 300gr. Winchester Silver Tips on game? If so, how did it perform on your Moose?

FOsteology,

I bought that rifle in Germany in 1985 and have only killed two animals with it. I shot a deer with a 270 grain round nose soft point quartering away at about 50 yards. The bullet entered behind the right shoulder and exited the left side of the neck. He dropped in his tracks because of the neck wound. The damage to the meat was much less than I typically get from a .308 because the .375 bullets are so heavily jacketed for use on larger animals.  I shot the moose with the Silvertip standing broadside at about 125 yards. The bullet entered behind the right shoulder and exited behind the shoulder on the opposite side and was not recovered. He ran about fifty yards after being shot, stood still for several seconds and then dropped. Although I didn't recover the bullet, I would have to say it performed flawlessly. I know there were some problems with the .375 H&H Silvertips when they first came out, but I think Winchester worked them out. I have some 235 grain Speer bullets loaded up, but I have never shot anything with them.  What has been your experience with .375 H&H loads?

Pat

[FOsteology]

coyote101,

I had my .375H&H built when I returned from Africa in 2005. So, as of date I have only used it on a few exotics (axis deer and fallow), and feral hogs. Mine shoots the original 300gr. TBBC extremely well, and of course has put the hurt on everything! Heading back across the pond next summer with my son, and not sure if I'll take the H&H or the 9.3x62

I really like the 9.3x62. Loaded up with 286gr. Nosler Partitions it's right on the heels of the H&H, and honestly, don't think the game I would hunt with either cartridge would discern the difference..... but my shoulder and arms sure do! The felt recoil is less with the 9.3x62 and the rifle is lighter. I much prefer toting the 'ol metric rifle around!

BTW, where in Germany? I was in Karlsruhe from 1981 thru 1985.

[coyote101]

coyote101,

BTW, where in Germany? I was in Karlsruhe from 1981 thru 1985.

FOsteology,

Goeppingen from January '84 till December '86. I bought that rifle at the Rod & Gun club at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart.

Pat

[Silencer]

Dont own any big rifles.  I won 2 differnt raffles both 7mm mags and ended up selling them so I could purchase my 1187 and other hunting equiptment.  No real use for em up here in PA but I like lookin at yalls 

[HaMeR]

Those are some damn fine lookin rigs guys!! 

Makes me glad my BIG rifle is a 204 & is backed up by a 221FireBall!!!!!!   

[Hawks Feather]

They are fantastic looking rifles.  I just don't think my sholder would last when I go out to shoot a hundred or so rounds.   

Jerry

[FOsteology]

Recoils not bad.... aside from the Lott.

Actually, my shoulder is fine, it's my neck that begins to hurt and I get an awful headache after a few rounds with the Lott.

[Dan Carey]

The big boomers kick a little harder than I like so I only own one. This is a pre 64 Winchester 70 in 375 H&H in a McMillan camo stock.

[vvarmitr]

Hey FOs: How about a closeup of the game scenes on the double rifle. 

[FOsteology]

Due to the case color my camera is not able to pick up the game scene with any detail.