To Bridge or Not to Bridge - That is the question....

[GuttormG]

I do not really see the collectability in this actions? They are CNC-produced, semi finished products, made with DB, for a gunsmith to co complete to whatever the customer wants.

 

[DWB]

Does he still have some in stock?

Nope, did not get the action from him but out of a deceased estate

 

[zephyr]

I had a 505 Gibbs built for me on a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum Action which is a DSB a quarter rib to one standing Express sight ....
Have no desire to mount a Scope or Red Dot
I'm 66

 

[BeeMaa]

Keep it DSB.

Two reasons. First is the rarity of the action. Secondly, I agree with @AZDAVE about mounting the red dot on the front bridge. Doing so (vs mounting closer to your eye) and shooting both eyes open will increase your field of view and situational awareness. Kinda important considering the game you intend to hunt.

 

[uplander01]

This rifle is for sale right now on GI

 

[DWB]

What a gun!!!!

 

[zephyr]

....IF.... I were to use a Red Dot this would be my choice as BeeMaa says farther away from eye both eyes open away from the action so as to not get in the way with loading and low to bore axis so cheek weld will be more natural

 

[VertigoBE]

....IF.... I were to use a Red Dot this would be my choice as BeeMaa says farther away from eye both eyes open away from the action so as to not get in the way with loading and low to bore axis so cheek weld will be more natural
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This looks like a very low mounted red dot. anyone has experience with this model on double rifles?

 

[BeeMaa]

This looks like a very low mounted red dot. anyone has experience with this model on double rifles?

That particular red dot is a Noblex QUICKsight 5.0 VR and is out of production but still available from MidwayUSA for less than $500 USD. Here is a picture that shows a little more...

I'm not sure about the mount in the picture that @zephyr posted. Maybe an adapter plate that screws into the quarter rib to provide a place to screw down the optic? Found this at Midwest Gun Works that could be made to fit a rifle with some drilling and tapping.
MGW Optic Plate

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I prefer the look of a SSB I've had 2 of them now but I wouldn't do away with the DSB if I had it.

 

[xausa]

Here is my .505 Gibbs, built on a Granite Mouuntain action with double sq

 

[IvW]

Just a little bit concerning the history or collectability of the action, I actually bought the barrel from Mr DJ (Casey) Lewis who ran the Vektor project.

I ran the option of rounding the front bridge past him and he had no issue with it as long as it is done properly.

So it is something that was done to achieve a certain look.

But in the end I am all for sound decision making (well most of the time )

My opinion you would be a fool to round off the one bridge....harsh but true.....these actions are very sought after and not obtainable....
Send my regards to Uncle Casey.....
I bet he said to leave ot as is but you could round off the one if you wanted to.....

 

[DWB]

The more I look at both the more I like the SSB.

I am most likely not gonna build more dream rifles on great actions, but I guess I have to be the one who likes and enjoy it

 

[Luvthunt]

With the long list of responses may you find peace in your decision. Good luck!!

 

[wvfred]

As mentioned above the Smithson mounts are very nice and many options such as a peep sight on the rear bridge and the option of mounting a red dot.You could also have an extra scope in mounts ready to go.

 

[DWB]

Thanks Gents. Doubt the Smithson mounts are an option in South Africa

 

[DWB]

Soooooo....

I am very chuffed with my decision!

 

[Frederik]

It is going to be a stunning eye catching rifle!!!!!

 

[RockSlinger404]

I agree, that is going to be an amazing rifle!

@DWB, who is the builder?

 

[DWB]

Gerrie Coetzee in Bloemfontein