| ChopperGuy |
| (.224 member) |
| 14/03/06 12:49 PM |
Re: Krieghoff Classic Big Five in .458 Win Mag
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smicha6551:
Here's a response that I had posted on a similar thread regarding Krieghoff doubles.
In reply to:
"I also own Krieghoff doubles and have never found them particularly difficult to operate. I have been shooting double shotguns, single shot rifles, Blaser R93 & K95 (Please don't throw stones, I like them. You can shoot what ever you want.) for most of my shooting career so the Krieghoff safety/cocking mechanism is very natural.
I have practiced "instinctive" shooting with it from a variety of carry positions, at various targets, and varying ranges. I would not consider myself endangered at all by this system. It has become natural to me. I have been in law enforcement for over 25 years and incorporated training techniques used in my profession and as a police firearms instructor to simulate the stress of actual field situations, including moving/"charging" targets.
Those who speak to it from only a short handling period on a show floor could benefit from some extended range time to actually see how it functions and works. And yes, they do get a little easier to move with use. Probably a function of both practiced muscle memory and breaking in the safety/cocking system.
Not everybody has to like it, buy it or use it. I do, I did, and I look forward to using it on my first Cape Buff trip in September."
My safety is not noisy, operates smoothly and works very well in my hands. My Classic Big Five is in 500/416 & 9.3x74R and my Classic is in .30-06. I'm pleased with all three calibers and both rifles.
I stand by my experience with this make and model of double. Would I like to have a classic English rifle - Yes. Would it be any better than what I have for it's intended purpose - Probably not. Although, there would be the "cool" factor of a fine English rifle that shoots as well as my Krieghoffs do. Will I change - Probably not. Will I add another (possibly and English) to my gun safe if I can - OF COURSE!! (Especially if I can find a nice small bore in .303 Brit.)
Good luck and good shooting.