Mctrigger
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Absolutely outstanding timber on that. A caliber on my bucket list to own, congrats on such a beauty
That rifle has been on Ralph’s site for a while. Looks as if it has some rust and imperfections along the left rib, minor handling marks on the stock. Could probably get it a little cheaper than 21k Canadian. That’s just 17386 USI will share a link, it is around 21,000 Canadian so probably 5000 usd lol
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Heym Double 88B .470 N.E. - Martini Gunmakers Canada
HEYM Double Rifle 88B in .470 N.E. with ejectors. Used rifle in very good condition and excellent bores, Cape Buffalo engraved by Richter in Germany and other enhancements with gold innlayed lettering on the barrel. Comes with Trijicon RM08 aimpoint sight Barrels are 26″ long, LOP 14 1/2″...martinigunmakers.com
They have a bunch of nice doubles on that site. Many in 500, so that made me a bit cautious about buying a 500 . I was tempted by the Kreighoff in 500/416.
When I did see the 470 I did buy on another site I just fell in love with the wood, couldn't pass it up and the price was very fair. That Heym will stay in my memory for a long time.
So 9-10 months delivery time? That’s pretty good. Is that standard or did you get a rush put on it because of an upcoming hunt?
I bet the wait was painful. That must be what @Kevin Peacocke is going through right now.It’s my understanding that they already had an unclaimed 450/400 action in process so that expedited things a bit. I was told 6-7 months from start to finish. I’d of had it far earlier as the gun was finished in March; however, delays by the shipping brokers and customs set delivery back over two months.
Did you order the ghost ring sight as discussed?It is likely I will have to learn to love an RMR in the future, but I will put it off as long as I can. The look down that landing strip with the bold V and the dot is almost worth it even if you can't see what you are shooting at as well!
I am pleased you liked it, which one was best? We like Vumba. When you get back IvW maybe we go and see Andrew, I need to handle a Heym once more before I head back to Zim, it will be for a long stretch.The Zim coffee is great by the way...many thanks...
I am off on a meat hunt expedition from tuesday...freezers are running low
Here is a short review of mine.It is likely I will have to learn to love an RMR in the future, but I will put it off as long as I can. The look down that landing strip with the bold V and the dot is almost worth it even if you can't see what you are shooting at as well!
@Daniel CaryHere’s the original blank. Chris was pretty high on it from the get go as a left hand stock. This certainly isn’t considered “exhibition grade”. Very good, yes...
We could see the bands of fiddleback even when it was in the raw. That’s what really drew me to it.
If being honest; I think opting for the hand rubbed English style oil finish really made this blank pop. Adds a more glossy finish which many don’t like; but, I love the way it turned out.
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My goodness, it‘s wonderful!!!Well, it’s finally here...
A big shout out to Chris Sells at Heym USA for making it happen. It’s been a bit of a roller coaster during the Covid era.
I visited Chris back in August. After firing the 88 and 89B we decided on this lite model 89B in 450/400 NE.
Dressed it up a little from the factory settings. I’m a southpaw so it’s lefty.
My options...
Left handed stock.
Left handed trigger group and firing order.
Upgraded lumber.
Silver nitrate triggers, trigger guard and butt cap.
English style oil finish on the stock.
Bullino engraved Cape Buffalo underneath.
Hope to get it to the range to check the regulation this weekend. With a bit of luck I’ll have it pointing at Buffs later this month.
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