If we can get enough folks with double rifle building experience (4-6??),then I would be comfortable with opening things up for "newbies". I don't have any issue with newbies, I just don't want to be the only one disseminating information - I did that once and it was a lot of talking for me and very draining. I would really prefer a forum where other people can/will share as well. It is better for everyone involved - more & better information. Most of you already know the basic way I do things - at least if you have read my book. I hope we can make this work - should be great time for everyone.

Elephant Hunt: perhaps I didn't cover that as well as I could have. This started as an informal gathering of some friends that had never shot a double rifle, but wanted to. Another friend and I had double rifles, so we planned a Saturday and shot the doubles. That was at least 14-15 years ago. Everyone kept asking "are we going to shoot the double rifles again?", so we planned a weekend every year. After a couple of years it began to grow and kind of became an "official" shoot in 2000. It is still pretty informal, with no serious, "take home a trophy", kind of competition. Just a full afternoon of shooting. A chance for guys, new to double rifles, to get a chance to shoot one, and the rest of us getting a chance to shoot something we have never shot before. We also shoot African Express bolt guns (techincally .375 H&H or bigger, but that is not a hard, fast rule. Come to think of it, it not really a rule at all!). We do limit it to sporting arms. As Huvius said, we do have a timed event that is supposed simulate shooting under pressure, at "charging" game. Shooting usually runs from noon to 6:30-7:00, and then, once the guns are put away, a dram or more of your favorite adult beverage, cigars (actually, I guess those are all day), and a "bring-your-own-meat" & something to share, BBQ. Eating and lies last until you want to go home or go to bed. We always have hunting camp set up, so you bunk out on a cot in the wall tent, if you need/want. Also have some room for motor homes or campers - as long as they are self contained. Mostly, just a fun day of shooting and good company.

Ellis