Heym Delivery Time - Approaching 3 Years

[Kevin Peacocke]

This is the 500. Nice wood. I think about R263k

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

No, it's too many orders.

Having said that, they are running about 16-18 months for doubles in the US.

Chris I was quoted around a 9 month lead time by the Australian importer for a Heym Express rifle, do you think this is realistic? Seeing the lead times on the doubles I'm starting to think the lead time I've been quoted for an express rifle might not be right?

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

No wonder that business is excellent. From what everyone says, their mechanical function is second to none, and their new price for a barebones version is only 1 years pay for the typical PH. Not 10 years pay. So the professionals can actually purchase these.

 

[DLSJR]

There are plenty of other quality options, no need to wait years for a Heym.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

There are plenty of other quality options, no need to wait years for a Heym.

I'd love a Heym double but I'm not prepared to wait that long, that's why I just bought a Chapuis, was in stock and available in Australia. And there was actually quite a few to choose from.

 

[DLSJR]

I'd love a Heym double but I'm not prepared to wait that long, that's why I just bought a Chapuis, was in stock and available in Australia. And there was actually quite a few to choose from.

And they’re a quality double.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

And they’re a quality double.

I have never heard a bad thing about a Chapuis

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I'd love a Heym double but I'm not prepared to wait that long, that's why I just bought a Chapuis, was in stock and available in Australia. And there was actually quite a few to choose from.

Fortune favours the brave and patience favours a Heym buyer. Nothing wrong with a Chapuis, can't wait to see an Iphisi.

 

[AZDAVE]

@frog stealer let me be the bad influence/enabler I read the drystal ball and see you with a nice 450/400 and a extra sets of barrels in 375 Flanged and 20ga.

 

[frog stealer]

@frog stealer let me be the bad influence/enabler I read the drystal ball and see you with a nice 450/400 and a extra sets of barrels in 375 Flanged and 20ga.

Wow, I hope your crystal ball doesn’t say “made in China” on the back!

 

[Tanks]

I'd love a Heym double but I'm not prepared to wait that long, that's why I just bought a Chapuis, was in stock and available in Australia. And there was actually quite a few to choose from.

Question is did it fit perfectly? When I had ordered my Heym in 9.3x74R @Chris Sells took multiple measurements. At the time of the order, in 2020, took about 13 months if I recall correctly. Just in time for my leopard hunt.

 

[AZDAVE]

@frog stealer nope the made in china one got shot with a 577. This one is from a wise old cajun fortune teller in the bayous around nal lens (New Orleans)

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Question is did it fit perfectly? When I had ordered my Heym in 9.3x74R @Chris Sells took multiple measurements. At the time of the order, in 2020, took about 13 months if I recall correctly. Just in time for my leopard hunt.

I haven’t picked up this specific rifle yet but I have picked up a Chapuis Brousse in 470 and it felt pretty good, obviously won’t be the same as a custom stock though.

 

[homeless]

No wonder that business is excellent. From what everyone says, their mechanical function is second to none, and their new price for a barebones version is only 1 years pay for the typical PH. Not 10 years pay. So the professionals can actually purchase these.

I'm just a simple plumber, it seems I've been lucky

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I thought long and hard on the choice between the 375 Flanged and the 450/400 3". The former can be got in the light frame and would make for a really nimble handler. It is calibre legal everywhere and becomes power legal in Zimbabwe if you increase the MV ever so slightly from 2400 fps to 2425fps with a 300 grain projectile. The 450/400 3" is of course calibre legal and makes the power threshold too with a 400 grain bullet at 2150 fps. The choice boiled down to: would I be taking mostly PG henceforth with just the occasional buffalo, or the reverse. For me it will be the reverse. I would love to get to grips with a light framed Heym though.

 

[Daniel Cary]

This is the 500. Nice wood. I think about R263k

I'm sure I could simply look it up, however, for the sake of conversation, do you know the US cost offhand? .. I am always looking for an 88 in .500.
Thank You. beautiful machine

 

[Daniel Cary]

Someone was willing to part 'c their 470!!! ..

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I'm sure I could simply look it up, however, for the sake of conversation, do you know the US cost offhand? .. I am always looking for an 88 in .500.
Thank You. beautiful machine

At today's rate Daniel it is about US$15290. I was given that price last week, it seems too good to be true.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Beautiful 89, still "listed" For Sale.

Heym 89B .500 N.E. Gross Box Ejectors NEW - Martini Gunmakers Canada

Heym 89B .500 N.E. Gross Box Ejectors NEW 25″ long barrels with Gost ring peep sight LOP 14 1/2″ with a 7/8″ Universal Pad Grade 1 engraving Upper tang extention Weight 12.57 lbs.

martinigunmakers.com

 

[Rare Breed]

I'd love a Heym double but I'm not prepared to wait that long, that's why I just bought a Chapuis, was in stock and available in Australia. And there was actually quite a few to choose from.

I’ve owned one and it exceeded my expectations.