Double Rifle....for deer

[1dirthawker]

HWL,

the wood on that rifle is amazing!!

 

[brettp]

Hell all,

Im a diehard bowhunter as i like getting 50 yards and under from my quarry. Recently, i was on a dangerous game hunt and at the conclusion I asked the PH if i could shoot his .500 double just for grins....i shouldnt have! It was a hoot and kinda lit a fire in me to get a double now.

My question is sinple: for those that own a double rifle do you ever hunt other species with it (other than DG)? If i bought one i would want to use it. I know they are investment rifles but i would enjoy using it like i do my bows, for shots 50 yards and under on various hunts. That could mean whitetail deer, hogs or any number of species.

Any input from the peanut gallery? Not talking about the "you will blow a giant hole in it" crowd, just asking if anyone "uses" their doubles for more than the annual or occasional trip to Africa.

I just bought a 500 today and I'm taking it pig hunting in September and for deer in November. Why not?

 

[008]

I just bought a 500 today and I'm taking it pig hunting in September and for deer in November. Why not?

Pictures!

 

[brettp]

Pictures!

 

[008]

Beautiful, congrats! Post some pics of the deer and pigs after being hit with that.

 

[AZDAVE]

@brettp Nice looking deer rifle you have there.

 

[ZG47]

@brettp Nice looking deer rifle you have there.

Is that for those prehistoric monster Irish deer? Great looking rifle!

 

[IvW]

For deer hunting or PG hunting in Africa I would look at a Verney-Carron in O/U configuration.

I would look at a multiple barrel set in calibers:

9.3x74R
7x65R(or 7x57R)

If you enjoy wingshooting I would add a set of 12ga/2 3/4 barrels.

Both rifle barrels should be fitted with scopes and the 9.3x74R should be QD.

For PG hunting the O/U configuration will greatly simplify regulation and also allow for longer range application.

 

[zephyr]

Just returned from Zim shot a Wildebeest at 100 paces with my 450NE iron sights no problem.
If you are in the market for a Double buy the biggest caliber you think you need, even if you never shoot an elephant it is all ways nice to be ready in-case one rampages your neighborhood. I have a friend that shoots deer with his 577NE.
There are lots of ways to reduce loads for your double that will still keep the same POA POI, from lighter bullets to different powders. One thing to think about is the available sources of bullets. My 450 is a 458 dia bore the resources for bullets are unlimited, from cast bullets on.
Good luck