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starman
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Hoenig Round Action Double
#36984 - 06/09/05 03:25 PM

http://www.finefirearms.com/hoenig.html

I handled one at SCI this year,very appealing. The mount system was alittle bulky for my liking,but that could be solved/refined.also, conetrol rings would be somewhat sleeker for the profile of the rig.
I dont know how quick it is to reload(no ejectors).So I would not consider it a serious DG at this stage. The Hagn Falling Block Double would suit me more. Drop the block and you have both chambers at your disposal without the twisting,pulling & tilting like the Koenig.
I asked Mr.Koenig a couple of questions:
-Can a person order just the metal work?....NO.
-Can you have one without engraving?........NO.(strange!)

Edited by starman (09/09/05 11:42 AM)

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mickey
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Re: Hoenig Round Action Double [Re: starman]
#36985 - 06/09/05 03:38 PM

I looked over the prototype 3 years ago at SCI. It is a very unique action and surprisingly handy, although a bit heavy. The workmanship is first class, as is all of Georges work. The price wasn't too bad, if I remember, in the high $20s.

I would love to have one in a .375Fl.

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Mick

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atkinson6
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Re: Hoenig Round Action Double [Re: mickey]
#37216 - 11/09/05 07:38 AM

I have shot them and played a bit with them as a couple of good friends of mine have them.

The workmanship is awesome, like a swiss watch, but to my thinking they are a little over engineered and I would not want to hunt dangerous game with them...I have this KISS policy on DG...just a simple double, two triggers, extractors, and a recoil pad suit me fine.

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Oldsarge
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Re: Hoenig Round Action Double [Re: atkinson6]
#37228 - 11/09/05 01:17 PM

George is a genius and geniuses tend to be a bit eccentric. Like Ray, I wouldn't consider it a DGR even in an appropriate caliber (which I don't think he would build for you, anyway) but for American woods stalking or European driven hunts it would be the knees of one very upscale bee.

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500grains
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Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah USA

Re: Hoenig Round Action Double [Re: Oldsarge]
#37230 - 11/09/05 01:49 PM

George told me he does not go bigger than 9.3 x 74R.

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