I was shooting from a bench rest with 500 gr. Federal Trophy Bonded soft points. The forend was just resting on the shooting bag. I checked the barrels as decribed by Duggaboy and others and everything seems fine. No solder separation, etc.

I spoke with Butch today, and as I quickly learned, this is a very small community, and he already new about my problem with this particular rifle. I am sending the gun out today to him today for review to determine what might have happened with it after it left the factory. If possible, he is going to try and have it back in time for me to take on my trip. Talk about incredible service!! Even with this minor set back, I'm still glad I purchased a locally built Searcy double. I am confident after speaking with Butch that he will be able to reconcile whatever this gun was subjected to, and that it will shoot tight groups soon once again.

Will provide an update on the findings once I hear back from Butch in a couple of days.