Any .577 NE rifles in use out there?

[AZDAVE]

Here is a couple pictures of my 577.

 

[GeorgeGibbs505]

I believe Hamilton Bowen only made 2 3/4” rifles so that the recoil wouldn’t be so nasty. SSK have made a decent amount of full 3” Nitro Ruger #1’s and some 600JDJ’s, 577 opened up for .620 bullets. I have heard of receivers cracking but can’t confirm if it’s happened. If everything goes right, the middle of next month I’ll be using my Hollis 577-100-750 for Cape Buffalo, used to be owned and used by Tony Sanchez Arino for years. Using 750 Woodleigh Solids and RE 15 with Dacron.

 

[redriverjake]

Yes sir, we are out here but we are few. The 577 is mighty indeed.

 

[Green Chile]

I believe Hamilton Bowen only made 2 3/4” rifles so that the recoil wouldn’t be so nasty. SSK have made a decent amount of full 3” Nitro Ruger #1’s and some 600JDJ’s, 577 opened up for .620 bullets. I have heard of receivers cracking but can’t confirm if it’s happened. If everything goes right, the middle of next month I’ll be using my Hollis 577-100-750 for Cape Buffalo, used to be owned and used by Tony Sanchez Arino for years. Using 750 Woodleigh Solids and RE 15 with Dacron.

I would love to see photos of Tony’s gun. What’s the story on acquiring it? That gun could tell some stories for sure!

 

[Excessexpress]

I have 100 new PPU .375 H&H brass in my stash that is reserved for future hunting loads. In my experience with other calibers like .308 it beats the common USA made Rem / Win / Fed brass for uniformity, brass quality and durability. I just opened a new bag of Remington .375 brass this morning. And was disappointed once again. Banged up necks, uneven mouth, and two pieces had wrinkles in the neck.

Another fellow here, I think @Excessexpress has a .577 nitro Ruger No1.
Good way to get one imo

‘Tis not I who possesses such a beast, though I have missed out on a couple of doubles in auctions. One very nice St Etienne built underlever hammer gun in .577 2 3/4 in particular….. but I digress, I own no 577. For now….

 

[Certus]

‘Tis not I who possesses such a beast, though I have missed out on a couple of doubles in auctions. One very nice St Etienne built underlever hammer gun in .577 2 3/4 in particular….. but I digress, I own no 577. For now….

Yes, now I realise it’s AussieSteve on a different forum. My mistake.

 

[AZDAVE]

+1 on pics of Tony's double.

 

[Green Chile]

I have a really nice cased Army/Navy 577 BPE double but I have not hunted with it yet. Every time I pick it up, I think of how it's built like a bulldog...chunky, short and powerful. It has a nice balance to it all.

 

[Pondoro]

The bottom rifle is my Lyon & Lyon .577 3" BPE, made year 1900 and regulated for the heavy 167-650 grain load..

 

[degoins]

I have a really nice cased Army/Navy 577 BPE double but I have not hunted with it yet. Every time I pick it up, I think of how it's built like a bulldog...chunky, short and powerful. It has a nice balance to it all.

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You need to send it to me, and I'll hunt with it for you.......at no charge.

 

[Green Chile]

I've thought about selling it but it sits in the corner quietly watching.

 

[Brian]

Here is a couple pictures of my 577.

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Awesome! I have never heard of that Mossberg. Looks good with fairly straight stock, good.
Also, I see you might be a South African colonial history buff. Me too, kindred spirits. Thanks for the photos. Brian

 

[Brian]

Yes sir, we are out here but we are few. The 577 is mighty indeed.

Thanks for the great photo. Brian

 

[Brian]

Yes sir, we are out here but we are few. The 577 is mighty indeed.

We have more responses that I expected. Quite a few stalwart .577NE hunters/shooters. Impressive.
" ...mighty..." sums up the .577NE for sure. Brian

 

[Flewis]

I wonder if you could do a 577 on the tc encore. The biggest I have on one is 458 Lott.

 

[Brian]

I wonder if you could do a 577 on the tc encore. The biggest I have on one is 458 Lott.

MGM Barrels said it was not a good idea, barrel is too small a diameter for the potential pressure , they said. However I think that it has been done but I can't remember who did it.
The shooter had to be prudent with his pressures.

I wish that some company would make a classy single shot like the Encore or CVA or the Ruger #1 that is "bigger" and could handle good loads in the 577NE, 550 Magnum, 600 NE etc. with ease. Now that would be a rifle! Brian

PS. I have a 50-110 Win in a TC Encore barrel and with CEB Raptor bullets it kills cape buffalo quickly. Similar load/velocity to an older traditional load in a 500NE .