I think this one is ready to hunt!

[Longwalker]

I’ve been doing some practise shooting and fine-tuning handloads for my Beretta Silver Sable 9.3x74R. My hand loads can’t quite match this level of accuracy yet, but when Norma factory loaded 286gr. Oryx shoot this well, I’m not concerned. I may simply choose to hunt with factory loads from now on. 6 shots at 100M. Shot under-over, check target, shoot another two, check target and shot final two. I didn’t think double rifles were capable of this kind of accuracy!

 

[BeeMaa]

Beautiful rifle and excellent group as well.
Color me jealous.

What are your hunting plans for this one?

 

[Longwalker]

Elk, moose and bear near home, but not sure about the next African hunting safari. If normal life reappears after this virus and plans proceed as we hope, I will be in Zimbabwe with Charlton-McCallum 2021 but can't bring it with me there anyway.

 

[BeeMaa]

Elk, moose and bear near home, but not sure about the next African hunting safari. If normal life reappears after this virus and plans proceed as we hope, I will be in Zimbabwe with Charlton-McCallum 2021 but can't bring it with me there anyway.

Why can't you bring it?
Need a bigger caliber/energy level for what you are hunting?

 

[Longwalker]

It would be perfect for Eland, but it's not legal to bring firearms into Zimbabwe from Canada.

 

[AZDAVE]

Nice group, go buy some more of that ammo and go hunt.

 

[Shootist43]

I agree, go hunt with it.

 

[Badger Matt]

...all quite interesting...but is that a Kifaru tent in your profile pic?

 

[Longwalker]

Why yes it is, somewhere near Dease Lake BC on a quest for mountain caribou

 

[Tanks]

It would be perfect for Eland, but it's not legal to bring firearms into Zimbabwe from Canada.

How many Canadian hunters actually pay attention to that, especially if transiting through RSA?

 

[Markopolo50]

That is great shooting and yes it is ready. Too bad you can't take your own rifle to Zimbabwe! Some of the enjoyment of hunting anyplace is the satisfaction of having your own gear, especially guns that you have practiced with. Good luck with your plans

 

[chashardy]

Beautiful rifle! I'm a Beretta guy on shotguns and this rifle looks like a lot of fun.

 

[CAustin]

That is a nice grouping!

 

[Longwalker]

It works as planned! Shot two young male black bears a couple days ago, just minutes apart. They were trouble makers doing some damage at my sister in laws cabin in the Saskatchewan wilds. Range was roughly 100M for both, one shot with the help of a rest on sticks and one offhand. Both heart shots. Results were very decisive. This rifle is a "forever keeper"!

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Longwalker that is a beautiful rifle, the wood is really nice. Did it come with scope mounts or did you fit them? I notice there is quite a drop at the heel, is that a challenge for eye alignment with the scope?

 

[Longwalker]

Kevin, it came with Recknagel mounts. They are very precise and work perfectly. Return to zero every time they’re removed. I thought the same as you at first about the stock drop at heel, but it is no problem for me. I will never shoot this rifle from prone, and from standing, sticks or kneeling it aligns naturally and quickly for me. But then I’m accustomed to stocks made for iron sights but used with a scope. I do not require the “cheek weld” that so many seem to think is important for accurate field shooting. Firm contact with my jaw is OK too.

 

[R.M.C.]

That is a fine rifle. Good job with the bears!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I’ve been doing some practise shooting and fine-tuning handloads for my Beretta Silver Sable 9.3x74R. My hand loads can’t quite match this level of accuracy yet, but when Norma factory loaded 286gr. Oryx shoot this well, I’m not concerned. I may simply choose to hunt with factory loads from now on. 6 shots at 100M. Shot under-over, check target, shoot another two, check target and shot final two. I didn’t think double rifles were capable of this kind of accuracy!

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Great double rifle.

 

[deewayne2003]

"I didn’t think double rifles were capable of this kind of accuracy!"

Longwalker- I know what you mean, this .470NE is my first "real double" and the more familiar I get with it, the more I am surprised by it's accuracy, especially after having the stock fitted to me.

My best group yet.

 

[WAB]

Longwalker, I think the normal practice is to connect through Jo’Burg on two separate tickets to deal with the firearm issue. I may be wrong but I believe that is how some are handling it.