Opinions on VC doubles

[Backyardsniper]

That is a sweet rig right there!

 

[Daniel Cary]

12 Months for Krieghoffs Classic?

 

[RTG]

did I miss the pics of the 89?

pictures are in his media

Media added by wiltznucs

www.africahunting.com

 

[RTG]

My scoped Krieghoff..

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Very nice!

 

[frog stealer]

12 Months for Krieghoffs Classic?

I was specifically asking about the Optima, hopefully the classics are a bit less!

 

[Daniel Cary]

I am still somewhat in the market for a double, but mostly still in the learning phase. I saw on another thread that I believe @IvW is a fan of these rifles, I could be mistaken though. Anyway what is everyone's general opinion on these doubles and also the pricing of this one with the brass and dies. I had almost settled on saving up for a new Heym but I am interested to know you all's thoughts on this.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/940115548

Give Kebco LLC, Ken a call sometime. VC distributer

Knowledgeable, well versed & a Pleasure to do Business with.

 

[flyfishdoc]

Purchased my VC O/U 450/400 OU a year ago on GI for 6k. other than having to adjust the rear sight it has given me no problems. at that price I was ok with taking a flyer. just look around and be patient...

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Before I bought my Heym I read everything about them that I could find. Then I analysed the engineering principles that went into the 89b, and everything just makes such absolute sense. For example can you imagine the precision that allows a long water table design to close absolutely perfectly with a three point lockup?
Now I have it I have taken a magnifying glass to it and I can confirm it is so accurately made it is almost a miracle. That is an absolute.
Then onto the aesthetics. Proportion and form are a subjective, but to me and many others they have got it absolutely spot on - it is such a pleasure to behold from any angle.
And it shoots well, excellent crisp triggers, regulates and far more accurate than I am.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Sorry, sent that prematurely.......
In summary I couldn't be happier, every month of wait was worth it, every dollar spent was worth it. Satisfaction with a capital S.

 

[Pondoro]

The Heym 89B looks great...best of two worlds perhaps.. Only thing that puzzles me is why they went for a Greener bolt instead of a dolls head third fastener..?

Nothing wrong with a well fitted Greener bolt...but a dolls head is more elegant perhaps..and more british..?

 

[Daniel Cary]

The Heym 89B looks great...best of two worlds perhaps.. Only thing that puzzles me is why they went for a Greener bolt instead of a dolls head third fastener..?

Nothing wrong with a well fitted Greener bolt...but a dolls head is more elegant perhaps..and more british..?

What is a Dolls Head? if you care to entertain, just curious. Finally seen the difference between the 88/89's.
Still really like their 88. From Heym's FB Page.

 

[KJE81]

What is a Dolls Head? if you care to entertain, just curious. Finally seen the difference between the 88/89's.
Still really like their 88. From Heym's FB Page.
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You can read about it here http://www.hallowellco.com/Westley Richards C-Fastener.htm I believe its what you call a third bite, just not the same solution to the problem as Greeners or the rising bite of Rigby.

 

[Daniel Cary]

A couple 577's.

 

[Daniel Cary]

spoken for

 

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[Opposite Pole]

What is a Dolls Head? if you care to entertain, just curious. Finally seen the difference between the 88/89's.
Still really like their 88. From Heym's FB Page.
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Personally, I prefer the look of 88.

 

[KJE81]

I like the 89 better since it looks seems to be more in line with the old english guns to me.

 

[Red Leg]

The Heym 89B looks great...best of two worlds perhaps.. Only thing that puzzles me is why they went for a Greener bolt instead of a dolls head third fastener..?

Nothing wrong with a well fitted Greener bolt...but a dolls head is more elegant perhaps..and more british..?

The reason is it is essentially the same action. They have put it into a more British looking profile, but it isn't really a new design. That is one way they can keep it competitively priced. And frankly, on a heavy recoiling gun or rifle, there is nothing wrong with the slightly greater bearing surface of a cross bolt compared to a hidden third or doll's head.

I personally think that the Rigby rising bite is the most secure and attractive third lock, but it is difficult and expensive to make and fit.