I’m excited to be a new member of the double club!

[Still alive]

I just purchased my first double rifle. Krieghoff 500/416 double with hard case 2016 In like new condition. I’m planning on going back to Africa in two years for crocodile, hippo and Cape buffalo. I think I’ll sell my Winchester 375 h&h when I take possession of the double.

 

[thriller]

Congrats, but I am not sure what you mean by “sell my 375 h&h”

 

[Justin.]

Congrats, but I am not sure what you mean by “sell my 375 h&h”

Congrats on the new double!!!

I think he meant to type “BUY” another 375 h&h LOL!

 

[chashardy]

Congratulations! We need Pics!

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats on the new addition!

 

[norfolk shooter]

Congrats pal. Dont sell the 375. Im of the thought and opinion (that many (I think) share)) that every serious hunter should have a 375 of some description in there battery.

 

[Still alive]

Pictures

 

[Tanks]

... I’m planning on going back to Africa in two years for crocodile, hippo and Cape buffalo. I think I’ll sell my Winchester 375 h&h when I take possession of the double.

Crocodile and hippo will require precision shots. I'd keep the .375 unless you will put a scope on the .500/416.

Based on feedback from @Red Leg the .500/416 is definitely capable of precision needed if scoped so you will not need the .375 then.

 

[Red Leg]

Crocodile and hippo will require precision shots. I'd keep the .375 unless you will put a scope on the .500/416.

Based on feedback from @Red Leg the .500/416 is definitely capable of precision needed if scoped so you will not need the .375 then.

Yes - BUT - braining a croc or hippo where it is wet is not a job for most doubles. I could do it with my S2 and you could do it with that lovely 9.3, but I am not sure I really want to try it when I have a R8 in the gunroom.

 

[MMAL]

I have the same gun, same caliber. Great choice and yes you can shoot hippos and croc with it without a scope. I have done the hippo portion twice. Just have to get closer on land or water. No offense red leg or tanks. Good luck with the gun.

 

[MMAL]

Btw. Kreighoff is very reasonable to re regulate the gun if you need to do so. I had my done using hendershot a-frames (they will not accept personal reloads) running I think at 2300 FPS. Then just worked up my own loads for that velocity. I believe they charged me $250 as I provided the ammo.

 

[wesheltonj]

Brain shot a crocodile with open sights, I would prefer not to be that close.

 

[flatwater bill]

Very nice rifle with a good stick on it. Have lusted for the Kreighoff many times, but have not bought one. Always thinking......500/416 or straight 500? Not sure which I would choose, but can't really go wrong. While I've never really wanted to hunt a lizard or a sea-cow, I think there is a buffalo in both our futures......'grats on your double.............FWB

 

[Daniel Cary]

Awesome! I like some of these new K receivers.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Beautiful double @stayalive, well done. I know the feeling of wanting to sell everything else, you just want to invest yourself in your double. I have let my 375 go to a good friend and made up my mind to let fieldcraft and a red dot fill the gap, literally - hunting.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Very nice looking rifle with beautiful wood! But, I wouldn’t be “Still alive” if my wife found out I bought one! LOL

 

[Still alive]

Oh, she doesn’t know about it yet!!! My anniversary is next month or wait for Santa??

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Oh, she doesn’t know about it yet!!! My anniversary is next month or wait for Santa??

Thats why I called you 'stay alive'!

 

[AZDAVE]

I have the same double and like the round, I have taken my hippo with a 450/400 double, had to be very patient to get into a range I could reliably with open sights hit the brain. I shoot ALOT of open sights and wouldn't even think of trying a brain shot on a croc with my 500/416 or 450/400 with irons. Your scoped 375 is a better option. Plus you can take the 375 as a backup DG rifle for buff and elephant.

Shoot and enjoy both but use the one that is most appropriate for the job at hand.

 

[VertigoBE]

Congratulations @Still alive ! That is one beautiful rifle!