Anyone have experience with a Sabatti BIG 5 EDL

[rinehart0050]

I recently saw that sabatti had come out with an upgraded version of their classic big 5 double, called the Big Five Classic Safari EDL.

Anyone ever handled or fired of these?

I wonder if they've overcome some of their issues from the past...

http://www.sabatti.it/en/Our-produc.../THE_BIG_FIVE_CLASSIC_SAFARI_EDL#.WBWB_suRXqC

 

[sierraone]

If looks alone count, it's a winner. Several members have bought Sabattis during the past 7-8 months. Don't know if it is this model. Hopefully they will respond with their positive approval for all of us to see!

 

[rinehart0050]

I agree. Both of my PHs on my lion hunt were wielding 500 NE Sabattis and expressed satisfaction with the guns.

 

[CAustin]

If looks alone count, it's a winner. Several members have bought Sabattis during the past 7-8 months. Don't know if it is this model. Hopefully they will respond with their positive approval for all of us to see!

Yes it is a good looking rifle. I hope to see one at the SCI show!

 

[enysse]

What is the cost?

 

[sierraone]

What is the cost?

I haven't seen a number recently, but a few months ago the latest model Sabatti was retailing around $7000 where a more common one was around $5000, and I'm not sure if this is the $7000 rifle or not.

 

[sierraone]

Yes it is a good looking rifle. I hope to see one at the SCI show!

Agree, I want to see it up close also!

 

[edward]

its a looker,hope its a shooter!

 

[enysse]

$7000 would possibly not be bad if it functioned properly.

 

[rinehart0050]

I'm interested in the newer one, in the $7k price range.

I've received some feedback that it shoots nice groups and feels good/balances well with some recoil reducers and some weights up front- comes in at 12 lbs with the mods

 

[CAustin]

its a looker,hope its a shooter!

Yours shoots well and I'm hoping you leave it to me Edward!

Anyway your a handgun guy it's probably painful for you to have a rifle in your safe!

 

[edward]

Yours shoots well and I'm hoping you leave it to me Edward!

Anyway your a handgun guy it's probably painful for you to have a rifle in your safe!

your right charlie,thats why i keep it else were,he,he.

 

[peras]

I have seen some of the older Sabattis performing quite well. This is a real good looking rifle.

 

[Roan]

Looks great!

They should have sorted the regulation issues by now.

Cant you guys get Merkels for around 7k there?

If you can I would rather get a Merkel. (I might be a bit biased though)

 

[redassnavajo]

No Merkels are around $8200. A member posted this on another post about doubles he has some really good prices. I have been looking at these rifles and the wood on the newer models look a lot better than the ones sold at Cabelas. I just have to decide if I want a 416 Rigby or the 500NE https://www.wholesalehunter.com/prodlist.asp?subcategory=FI&MfgID=10374&Name=Sabatti

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Looks great!

They should have sorted the regulation issues by now.

Cant you guys get Merkels for around 7k there?

If you can I would rather get a Merkel. (I might be a bit biased though)

The last used Merkel I saw in .470 was down to $6500......I thought I was going to give birth to a buff walking away from that.

 

[petrusg]

Looks great, have the older model and im pretty happy

 

[norfolk shooter]

its a looker,hope its a shooter!

Ed I knew a girl like that one! Anyone end up getting one of these rifles?

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

While not the model @rinehart0050 was asking about, I am wondering if @Vanguard2279 can updates on the double he got on GB.

https://www.africahunting.com/threa...afari-450-400-ne-24-rifle-on-gunbroker.36942/

 

[Vanguard2279]

The Sabatti 92 Classic I bought was not a Big 5 EDL. However, it is an absolutely beautiful rifle. It balances well and does not feel cumbersome or awkward. I have done nothing to it, but planned to get a trigger job and have a better recoil pad installed. I'm still playing with regulation, but it shoots close enough that I would take it hunting. I just would restrict my shots to 75-100 yards with iron sights. The .450/400 requires a crimp which is something that I rarely do on any of my rifle rounds so this is something I need to work on. Sadly, due to some recent events, I may have to let it go. I had a large outpouring of cash that I hadn't planned on. Regardless, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Sabatti in the future.