Great minds think alikeI would go with the middle blank. Congratulations on your build!
I would go top as well.I just like the style of the Verney better both the round body and imperial actions (got a quote on an imperial action but too much for me).
Price
Lead time
Reputation in general
Also I have some good friends with Verney's that are extremely happy with their doubles
All those reasons added together made the final decision. Not that there is anything wrong with Heym, I love the Heym brand.
Lead time from Heym is 2-2.5 years, Verney lead time is around 12 months.I would go top as well.
Is there a big difference in price and lead times on Heym and VC?
@Aussie_Hunter - 1st pick = bottom, 2nd pick = middle—-prefer straight grain for strengthI placed an order for a new double rifle today, listed below are some specs and upgrades I have chosen. Also 3 stock blanks to choose from, I have pretty much already made up my mind on which blank I am going with but I'd still be interested to hear which one others would choose and why.
It's been a long time coming, I've been wanting to build a double for alot of years but for one reason or another it just hasn't happened, finally the time has come. I'm super excited but it's going to be a long 12 months waiting for it! Lucky I have my first hunt in Africa later this year and plenty of other things happening in the meantime to keep me occupied while I wait for this rifle to be completed. I am hoping to take it to Africa in 2026 on a buffalo hunt.
Verney Carron
470 Nitro Express
Wood Upgrade
Colour Case Hardened Round Body Action
Specified LOP
Leica Red Dot Mounting Footprint
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My Blaser Kilombero has similar wood to this.Many Congrats! .. 12 Months is not bad, super excited for ya.
I think "The Top" is remarkable. Honey, Marbly, ?
VC did a "Shell Walnut", I've never seen anything like it.
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@Aussie_Hunter Did the distributer, VC have a suggestion, considering the overall build?
VC's are stunning & always excited for anyone willing to create another. I'd have a hard time choosing particulars for a build & I really don't know wood .. short of preferred tones, hue's.My Blaser Kilombero has similar wood to this.
Yeah I have talked double rifles with distributor for years, he is a personal friend of mine. The stock blanks offered are actually owned by him and are already sitting over in France at Verney. We especially discussed calibre at length given I do quite a bit of dangerous game hunting on my own.
100% Agree on thatI think the middle would be strongest. And it’s plenty pretty.
I like the $1500 straight grain betterI'd imagine all those blanks are plenty strong. Assuming theirs a cost, idk. Krieghoff: after deposit, I received a message from the dealer. $1500 for the 1st. $4500 for the 2nd.
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But a case-colored RB with the top= just a thought, he'll be the judge.
It's seems a lot like, or prefer the straight grain, it is fine! But I'd hate to waste the factory wood .. thought it was pretty good for Krieghoff?I like the $1500 straight grain better
Or spend any addl money!It's seems a lot like, or prefer the straight grain, it is fine! But I'd hate to waste the factory wood .. thought it was pretty good for Krieghoff?
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I would like both 450/500 and 500NE!I'd imagine all those blanks are plenty strong. Assuming theirs a cost, idk. Krieghoff: after deposit, I received a message from the dealer. $1500 for the 1st. $4500 for the 2nd.
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But a case-colored RB with the top= just a thought, he'll be the judge.
I pray to God it doesn't come down to it .. but if I have to try selling, the 500 hasn't been shotI would like both 450/500 and 500NE!