Hello All,

I thought to also share my excitement here, in this forum.

After collecting and shooting a dozen different Double Rifles from .300 to .577 caliber, I finally decided I needed to experience the World of the 600 Nitro Express. This decision came about as a result of my reading Cal Pappas' great book about the 600 NE.

I searched the market, and came to the conclusion that the only way for me to go was a New Verney Carron Custom Shop XA Azur - with lots of Whistles and Bells added. If you're going to go for it - you might as well get what you want.

And now that it has finally arrived, I knew I made the right decision.

I carefully assembled the rifle and sat with it under the reading lamp. With my magnifying glass in hand, I looked at for well over an hour. I carefully examined all the facinating details. Every time I turned it, I saw things that I had missed on the last pass only mements before.

With the photographs below, I've tried to show its many special features. Unfortunately, photos alone just can't do it justice - you've got to actually hold it in hand to appreciate the beauty of this rifle.

Although one gets excited during the search, I haven't been this excited about a new gun, for nearly 40 years.

My excitement is best described as . . . . . . . . . . its like they say in the commercials, "... If it lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical attention ..."

I've loaded some ammo, and tomorrow morning I'm off to the range.