So I did a thing...my first double rifle!

[sureshot375]

I picked up one of those earlier in the year. Really nice rifle. Shoots great.

 

[VertigoBE]

Congratulations @flyfishdoc ! There seems to be something in the air, with everyone buying double rifles recently!

Seems I got infected too!

 

[gprippers]

Thats a double dandy/dandy double! Maker and caliber are both good to go! Congrats!

 

[flyfishdoc]

Hi @fjyfishdoc, what is the weight of your Verney?

8lbs 12ounces...recoil not too bad

 

[flyfishdoc]

I obtained some Hornady solids however rifle was regulated with DGX so still looking
Also, I would like to attach a red dot sight for my 62 yr old eyes...any suggestions for attachment to the EAW mount? prefer forward. rear base is 14.5mm by 21mm. front 10 by 8mm
Also how does one adjust the rear iron sight? Staked? arrived with rear adjusted way left so shoots accordingly without Kentucky windage.
Thanks for your help and support

 

[flyfishdoc]

@flyfishdoc Have you found ammo for that beautiful piece yet?

Found some Hornady solids but was regulated with DGX so still looking.

 

[TOBY458]

Found some Hornady solids but was regulated with DGX so still looking.

Do DGX and DGS not regulate the same?

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I obtained some Hornady solids however rifle was regulated with DGX so still looking
Also, I would like to attach a red dot sight for my 62 yr old eyes...any suggestions for attachment to the EAW mount? prefer forward. rear base is 14.5mm by 21mm. front 10 by 8mm
Also how does one adjust the rear iron sight? Staked? arrived with rear adjusted way left so shoots accordingly without Kentucky windage.
Thanks for your help and support
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How could they send it out like that?

 

[flyfishdoc]

How could they send it out like that?

good question, lol

 

[flyfishdoc]

Do DGX and DGS not regulate the same?

not sure... just trying to eliminate a variable since this is all new to me

 

[AZDAVE]

You have to drift the rear sight to the position you need. Would like to help with the DGX but I only have a half box of DGS factory and all my others are reloaded with 400 gr Aframes or Northfork solids.

I would suggest that you buy some of the brass from @cal pappas and work up some accurate loads for your rifle.

 

[Red Leg]

I obtained some Hornady solids however rifle was regulated with DGX so still looking
Also, I would like to attach a red dot sight for my 62 yr old eyes...any suggestions for attachment to the EAW mount? prefer forward. rear base is 14.5mm by 21mm. front 10 by 8mm
Also how does one adjust the rear iron sight? Staked? arrived with rear adjusted way left so shoots accordingly without Kentucky windage.
Thanks for your help and support
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I would suggest using that rifle as it is configured. Get a Recknagel mount https://www.recknagel.de/en/ to fit those bases and use an illuminated scope with a 1X lower end power setting. At the low end it gives you the same functionality as a red dot sight, and at four power could make all the difference in threading a shot at a bull standing with three of his fellows in the deep shade of thick brush.

And you need to find someone competent to fit the scope mount. JJ Perodeau https://jjperodeau.com/ did his usual brilliant work on my VC with the same factory base.

 

[flyfishdoc]

I would suggest using that rifle as it is configured. Get a Recknagel mount https://www.recknagel.de/en/ to fit those bases and use an illuminated scope with a 1X lower end power setting. At the low end it gives you the same functionality as a red dot sight, and at four power could make all the difference in threading a shot at a bull standing with three of his fellows in the deep shade of thick brush.

And you need to find someone competent to fit the scope mount. JJ Perodeau https://jjperodeau.com/ did his usual brilliant work on my VC with the same factory base.

beautiful! I will give him a call. sounds like a good idea!

 

[flyfishdoc]

You have to drift the rear sight to the position you need. Would like to help with the DGX but I only have a half box of DGS factory and all my others are reloaded with 400 gr Aframes or Northfork solids.

I would suggest that you buy some of the brass from @cal pappas and work up some accurate loads for your rifle.

Thanks so much! sounds like a good plan!

 

[Tanks]

Found some Hornady solids but was regulated with DGX so still looking.

Huh? On my rifles regulated with Hornady, DGX and DGS are interchangeable in regards to regulation.

 

[flyfishdoc]

Huh? On my rifles regulated with Hornady, DGX and DGS are interchangeable in regards to regulation.

Thanks! Good to know. This is my first foray into the world of doubles.

 

[flyfishdoc]

spoke with JJ today and am sending rifle to him in OK.

 

[Art Lambart II]

Grteat Rifle, I wish it was mine.

 

[dc30R]

Nice part of the Recknagel mount is you can attach peeps or reflex sights to that rear pad, I have mine set up for the scope, a Recknagel peep and a Leupold Deltapoint 2.5. Makes it nice and versatile.