Hunter-Habib
AH legend
Unfortunately, I predict that more sporting arms companies (mostly European but also a few American) will close their doors within the next five years or so. Or at least significantly trim down their production lines. The strongest ones will probably be the last ones standing. Verney Carron wasn’t perfect. But I’m still incredibly sad to see them go. I think that the only remaining French manufacturer of double rifles now, is Chapuis if I’m not mistaken. And they offer nothing bigger than a .470 Nitro Express.
On a related subject, I was quite depressed to recently learn that Browning has discontinued the X Bolt series. This was (in recent years) Browning’s only rifle line that included a big bore chambering (.375 Holland & Holland Magnum). Now, Browning doesn’t make rifles in any Magnum calibers except 7mm Remington Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum.
On a related subject, I was quite depressed to recently learn that Browning has discontinued the X Bolt series. This was (in recent years) Browning’s only rifle line that included a big bore chambering (.375 Holland & Holland Magnum). Now, Browning doesn’t make rifles in any Magnum calibers except 7mm Remington Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum.
