George Hoenig

[jimmywallstreet]

Have any of you had any experience with a George Hoenig rotary action? If so, what are your thoughts?

 

[baxterb]

Never shot or owned one but have handled maybe 6 or 8 or so. They are amazing works of mechanical genius. If you have the opportunity to get one, I would. There will be no more made.

I have had the change to know George and spent a bunch of time in his shop where he went over all aspects of that rifle design among other things. The rifle is as unique as he is.

 

[jimmywallstreet]

I’ve been intrigued by them for years and owning one is definitely on my bucket list. I was hoping the craftsmanship was as good as everybody serves. Sounds like it is. Now I have to find a good one.

 

[Green Chile]

I’m also fascinated by them. According to Champlins, there are around 78 Hoenig round action guns and rifles. I would love to know more about what was made. Anyone here have one? Are there any writings about them to learn more about them?

 

[jimmywallstreet]

I found this article and have read it a couple times and each time makes me want one even more. They are beautiful pieces of art in my opinion.

George Hoenig's Rotary Round Action Rifle - Sporting Classics Daily

The clean lines and simplicity of George Hoenig's Rotary Round Action gun camouflage the creativity and elaborate engineering involved in its creation.

sportingclassicsdaily.com

 

[Green Chile]

Yes, that's the main article I have seen also. The idea of a little trim, 9.3 is spicy!

 

[jimmywallstreet]

My bucket list would be to find one in 375 H&H

 

[Green Chile]

Any idea what has been made among the 78?

 

[PerH]

Ron Spomer have some YouTube videos of the rifle also

 

[jimmywallstreet]

Any idea what has been made among the 78?

I’ve come across shotguns so far but not rifle calibers.

 

[Green Chile]

Champlins has (had?) one in 20 gauge. They were asking $28k and I know these were sold for around $22k...but supply/demand.

 

[jimmywallstreet]

As long as I’ve been looking for them, (about 4 years now) the average price is right around $26K

 

[baxterb]

I’ve been intrigued by them for years and owning one is definitely on my bucket list. I was hoping the craftsmanship was as good as everybody serves. Sounds like it is. Now I have to find a good one.

The craftsmanship is as good as it gets. He is a perfectionist of the highest order. There were a few .17 HMR versions for sale recently. I saw both when they were in pieces as they were being built.

 

[baxterb]

Any idea what has been made among the 78?

I’ve personally seen versions of :

.17 HMR
30-40 Krag
9.3 x 74
20 gauge
His virering 20ga x 2 , 7x57R, 22 LR
Combo: 20ga, 9.3
450 Nitro
30-30

 

[Green Chile]

Anything listed for sale besides at Champlin?

 

[Nevada Mike]

George is a genius. I’ve spent time with him and Owen in the shop and hunting birds.
When you examine the Hoenig Rotary Action you will immediately notice that it is so simple but at the same time it is amazingly clever. They are trim well balanced guns and very usable in either the rifle or shotgun version… or the combination gun. I’d love to have one in .348 WCF.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I’ve personally seen versions of :

.17 HMR
30-40 Krag
9.3 x 74
20 gauge
His virering 20ga x 2 , 7x57R, 22 LR
Combo: 20ga, 9.3
450 Nitro
30-30

George is a genius. I’ve spent time with him and Owen in the shop and hunting birds.
When you examine the Hoenig Rotary Action you will immediately notice that it is so simple but at the same time it is amazingly clever. They are trim well balanced guns and very usable in either the rifle or shotgun version… or the combination gun. I’d love to have one in .348 WCF.

They are amazing firearms. I was just thinking something in an old Winchester cartridge would be an absolute blast

 

[PerH]

There is another maker of round actions also ,

Bradshaw Gun and Rifle

Finest Single Shot and Double Rifles

bradshawgunandrifle.com

 

[PerH]

 

[PerH]