| Hatari |
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| 12/10/05 10:52 PM |
Double rifles "KRIEGHOFF" ?
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What do you think of the double rifles Big five "Krieghof" in .500 NE?
Do you have some experiences with it?
Thank you for the informations?
| new_guy |
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| 13/10/05 02:12 AM |
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my only experience is in handling them.
personally, I'm not a fan of the "cocking/safety" feature.
but don't let that sway your opinion, as it's really a personal preference.
| cognac |
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| 13/10/05 12:17 PM |
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I have had one in .470 since 1999 and have shot 2 elephants, 2 charging desert leopards, and I beleive 6 buffalo with it. I love to shoot it and reload, so it has shot well over 500 rounds. I have never had a problem with it. I see it as a very tough gun.
I have it benched for a high grade Westley Drop Lock in .500 NE which I do love. While I bought this gun used from an entertainer who had it custom built, I do not beleive it had been fired since the factory. Since my first trip with it I have already had to have the loop rewelded.
The point is I love my new Westley, but it is hard to beat the Kreighoff. I have not have a problem with the cocking system or the fact that it does not have ejectors.
David McNeil
| new_guy |
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| 13/10/05 12:36 PM |
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In reply to:
Since my first trip with it I have already had to have the loop rewelded.
I'm not trying to start any rumors, but yours is the second I've heard of with problems of the loop coming off.
The first I actually have first-hand knowledge of, as I personally know the guy it's happened to, and it's happened to him twice.
| Hatari |
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| 13/10/05 04:52 PM |
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Can you explain to me what's the loop ?
If I understand, you prefer the Krieghoff that the W.R.
Thanks.
| foxfire |
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| 13/10/05 10:44 PM |
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I own my Krieghoff 470 about a year now. I haven't hunted with it yet but soooooon. I love it. It functions well, The cocking system doesn't bother me at all and it shoulders and points well for me.
I'd Still buy it again knowing what I know now.
| new_guy |
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| 13/10/05 10:55 PM |
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The "loop" is the piece of metal soldered to the bottom rib between the barrels and to which the forearm attaches.
It's probably more accurately described as a "hook" but the Brits called it a loop and the name has stuck.
| k80 |
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| 14/10/05 09:21 AM |
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I have a Kreighoff in 375. I have
put many rounds through it with
out a problem. The pointabilaty
of the rifle is superb. The
triggers are excellent. The cocking
system is a plus to me,you can
add other rifle barrels,and a 20
guage barrel. I would buy it again.
| Sunshine |
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| 17/10/05 01:27 AM |
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My new Classic's Kickspanner (for cocking) doesn't work properly and must still get fixed. But otherwise the gun seems to be okay.