Hello All:

I am a new member to this online chat.

I recently purchased my first SxS DR in Antoniozoli 9.3x74R. The rifle was used; coming to me with what appeared to be less than one box of ammo fired, 16 rounds. I have the warranty card as well as the proof target.

Now for the questions:

Although I am an avid, longtime hunter, re-loader and bullet caster, I have never worked up a load for a DR. From what I have read on this site, the DR must be sighted in standing from a standing bench. When working up a load, do I find the most accurate load in one barrel and then try to get the other barrel to cross at one hundred metres or, do I fire one barrel and then the other until the loads regulate properly?

The DR comes with open sights only. There is no provision for mounting a scope. I would like to mount a scope using a QD or claw mount system. Should I send it back to Italy for refit or is this something that can be done by a gunsmith? If a gunsmith can do it, can someone recommend a smith as the smiths in my city are not so much gunsmiths as they are butchers.

And finally, how do I add photos so I can show you guys and gals my new baby?

Kindest regards,

Carpediem4570
Alberta, Canada