What to expect weight wise for .500 NE or larger double?

[Tanks]

The rigby sounds a smidge light to me in 500, but absolutely perfect if you put an rmr on it. I'd want a 500NE to weigh 11.25 to 12lbs approximately, all kitted out and loaded. (Naked, yours will be 11 to 11.25, sling/ammo/sight will eat up the remainder)

My .500 will have an RMR on it. Also, I am really not bothered by the .500 recoil as I let it happen and ride it. As seen below.

 

[rookhawk]

My .500 will have an RMR on it. Also, I am really not bothered by the .500 recoil as I let it happen and ride it. As seen below.

@Tanks :

 

[rookhawk]

My .500 will have an RMR on it. Also, I am really not bothered by the .500 recoil as I let it happen and ride it. As seen below.

I liked the brain shot and the boiler room follow up. Very proper. You seem like a smaller guy, at least the recoil pushes you rather than you absorbing it all. I’m too heavy and too tall. No Nitro express moves me, it just jellies my organs. Not fun.

 

[fourfive8]

As to the OP’s question… even if you keep the weight down on a big double, IMO, they will never feel or handle like a svelte sxs shotgun. If you have shot a lot and are used to shooting bolt guns, a double rifle will immediately feel clumsy and muzzle heavy. But if it’s important for you to live the nostalgia and look the part then go for it. Such opinions are viewed as sacrilege here I know, but my opinion and .02 nonetheless.

 

[Tanks]

I liked the brain shot and the boiler room follow up. Very proper. You seem like a smaller guy, at least the recoil pushes you rather than you absorbing it all. I’m too heavy and too tall. No Nitro express moves me, it just jellies my organs. Not fun.

Actually, recoil does not push me at all. Look at my feet at the following video, I just let recoil happen, without even holding the gun very tight. The gun rises up and then comes down with the energy going up rather than straight through. It is a technique of riding the recoil. Yes, I am small 6', 178 lbs when fit.

 

[ingwe500nitroexpress]

Heym will build you a 500 NE for as little as 10 1/2 lbs. Mine is 11+ and still a handful with full charges. I'd suggest go heavier for how often you're going to actually carry it hunting. You dont want to become afraid of it at the range. That won't translate well when technique needs to be spot on when your facing dangerous game. Just my 2 cents...

Ideally 11.5-12.5 for a .500. The heavier the better haha. My Heym is 11.5 and noticeable when it goes bang. I have a Holland Royal Ejector in .470 at 10.5lbs and the .500 is easier to shoot. Commissioning a .600 sidelock with Heym on Monday and I’ll be requesting it at 17lbs. But for most .600s 16lbs is the norm. Any lighter and I think it would be pretty much unshootable. I own a Purdey that was my grandfathers and has sat in its makers case since he ordered it I think in the late 50s. Need to chat with Purdey on the specifics, but I’d estimate it’s 12. Maybe 12.5 and it was unshootable for him and it really jars me as well. The heavier the better. In anything except sheep rifles.

 

[PAUL_MAUSER]

Ideally 11.5-12.5 for a .500. The heavier the better haha. My Heym is 11.5 and noticeable when it goes bang. I have a Holland Royal Ejector in .470 at 10.5lbs and the .500 is easier to shoot. Commissioning a .600 sidelock with Heym on Monday and I’ll be requesting it at 17lbs. But for most .600s 16lbs is the norm. Any lighter and I think it would be pretty much unshootable. I own a Purdey that was my grandfathers and has sat in its makers case since he ordered it I think in the late 50s. Need to chat with Purdey on the specifics, but I’d estimate it’s 12. Maybe 12.5 and it was unshootable for him and it really jars me as well. The heavier the better. In anything except sheep rifles.

Very cool. I didn't realize Heym would do a .600 NE. since their caliber list only shows up to 577 on the webpage

 

[grand veneur]

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