Ordered my LAST African Safari rifle at DSC this year...

[Tanks]

Are you still going to have it for your hunt this year?

Not sure. My dance card for international travel is getting full already. I might push it to 2026, the only thing I have planned so far is a week in Costa Rico for partner's birthday in March.

 

[Rare Breed]

Started the engraving design process. Here is what it is going to look like.

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The picture of the elephant I posted above at post #64 will replace the buffalo.

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WOW!!! Simply outstanding!!!!

 

[sureshot375]

I love everything about this story. Have you considered getting a 20 bore set of barrels? It would be wonderful for Stateside practice and it would be great for sandgrouse, francs, and guineas on safari.

My biggest regret is I’ve never had a double rifle with shotgun barrels. That means I can’t bird hunt in Africa due to me being the mule for everyone else in the family’s guns. A sand grouse shoot at sunset is about the finest wing shooting I’ve ever known. I wish the experience on you as well.

At DSC I went ahead and ordered a set of 20ga barrels for my Krieghoff. Is it going to be the best shooting shotgun in the world?? No. Will it give me cheap trigger time with my double?? Yes.

I bought my rifle used, so I’ll still be well under the cost of a new double from any of the suitable makers.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I thought about it. I think the shotgun would be way too heavy due to the heavy-duty action. Not to mention for the cost one can buy a very nice shotgun.

Same thoughts. I will be getting a Beretta Silver Pigeon 3, 20 gauge, 28 inch barrels. Not up market I know, but it really feels good.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Are you still going to have it for your hunt this year?

I have two friends, Tanks and a fellow here in Africa waiting for their Shikaris, I hope they come through quickly. It would be great to read a field report.

 

[DeeCee10]

Congratulations.
Will be a wonderful rifle.
Jerome is a great guy, he built my VC .470 that is listed here for sale.

 

[Milan]

Congrats! Was hoping you'd have in hand by now. Hopefully soon. For sure post pictures once you have it and shot it.

 

[Tanks]

All done except for bluing and engraving. The parts are taken off prior to polishing the wood (pins, triggers etc.). I am next in line for the engraver. Love the Walnut.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

All done except for bluing and engraving. The parts are taken off prior to polishing the wood (pins, triggers etc.). I am next in line for the engraver. Love the Walnut.

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Can’t wait to see the final product

 

[Green Chile]

Fantastic. Very exciting to see the different stages along the way.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Wow! @Tanks that walnut is beyond spectacular. What a thing to look forward to, and then going on a safari with.

 

[MacJenkins]

What a perfect set.

 

[Tanks]

What a perfect set.

It is the first Shikari with a second set of barrels.

 

[MontanaPat]

That is going to be one beautiful rifle when all finished

 

[ftrovato]

Beyond words!

 

[VertigoBE]

Wow! @Tanks that walnut is beyond spectacular. What a thing to look forward to, and then going on a safari with.

Agreed, those darker tones are a bit more subdued and way classier

 

[franzfmdavis]

Beautiful! Looking forward to pictures of the finished product!

 

[Angelo_orygun]

Wow! Amazing work so for!

 

[Tanks]

Well engraving is done. I nixed the case hardening on the action as I wanted the engraving to pop. Blueing and regulating left to finish. Amazing engraving work

 

[Altitude sickness]

Very nice ! The second pic shows the depth of the engraving