My hammer doubles

My single 10 bore..Joseph Lang 1870..

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I only have a few hammer doubles, all bigger bores. I have a Rodda 4 bore, Holland & Holland 8 bore, and Holland & Holland howdah pistol in .577 Snyder (pretty sure that still counts eventhough it’s a pistol). All are Jones under lever guns and very fun. Have not gotten to hunt with them yet unfortunately but would like to do so.

@vette447 would be great see your rifles & Howdah pistol, do you by chance have or know the load for the .577 Snider in a Howdah ?

I have a new to me Rodda in .577 Snider & it looks to have the full length chamber in .577 Snider, but it is very small, my .577 Snider sporting rifle is much larger/Heavier & that has a bit of push back !
 
If I ever get a double rifle I’m hoping for a .450/400 3 1/4” nitro with hammers.
Or a .475 3 1/4” hammerless.
 
Anyone has any experience using a (modern NE) double rifle with hammers, for the hunting of dangerous game? Not as a one off, but extensive use?
 
Thank you! Yes sir, it sure is. It has a neat little two cartridge trap on it, I’ve not seen one that small personally. Flip up aperature and a flip up ivory bead front sight too.
 
I have a Sauer double in 11.2x60r with a flip up aperture. It has accounted for several black bear for me over the years. The German and Austrian doubles are great rifles!
Enjoy your Scherping!
 
@Themauserkid That is a real screamer...............I shot a 9.3x72 a few times. The 232 grain bullet at reasonable velocity was a pleasure to launch. totally jealous. Have several hammer guns............this is my fav..............FWB

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@Themauserkid That is a real screamer...............I shot a 9.3x72 a few times. The 232 grain bullet at reasonable velocity was a pleasure to launch. totally jealous. Have several hammer guns............this is my fav..............FWB
That is an amazing rifle!!
 
Thank you Gents and yes that is a beautiful Jeffery! Some wonderful rifles in here for sure.
 
I have a Sauer double in 11.2x60r with a flip up aperture. It has accounted for several black bear for me over the years. The German and Austrian doubles are great rifles!
Enjoy your Scherping!
They are my favorite for sure. I’m also partial to Sauer, nice to hear about one still being used!
 

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ghay wrote on Joel Rouvaldt's profile.
Love your rifle! I'm needing a heavier rifle for Africa. Sold my .375 Dakota Safari several trips ago. Would you have any interest in a trade of some sort involving the custom 338/06 I have listed here on the site ( I have some room on my asking price. I also have a large quantity of the reloading components and new Redding dies as well as a box of A-Square Dead Tough ammo.
dogcat1 wrote on WAB's profile.
They are yours. Please send your contact info and which pair you want.
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Ross
FDP wrote on dogcat1's profile.
Hello, did both follow through with their transactions? If not, I'll take a pair
 
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