carpediem4570
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Reged: 28/06/08
Posts: 219
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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It came in this evening at 2000 hours, (8:00pm),and was delivered by UPS.
I was pacing the floor all day like an expectant father waiting for the delivery.
Boy is she nice; and I am glad I ordered the colour case hardened finish.
I just love that little bit of palm swell. It makes her sit in the hand just perfect.
Now, it took me a couple of minutes to get her put together but once I did, I threw her up to the shoulder and it fit like it was made for me.
The test target looks good and I look forward to reproducing the results, when the weather warms.
The front trigger is a set trigger and both triggers are, in my opinion, acceptable.
The butt plate is plastic; which is fine because I will change it for a pachmeyer pad.
Al-in-all, I would say she is a keeper.
Now for the questions:
1. It is regulated for 50 metres. Will it still stay tight out to 100 metres and further?
2. Does anyone know where I can find a set of instructions for this rifle, in English?
3. What type of scope mount would anyone suggest for this rifle?
Well, it looks like there is going to be an Antonio Zoli double side by side rifle for sale in the near future.
Kindest regards,
Carpediem
Madly off in all directions :dancing:
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways-Chrdonnay in one hand-Chocolate in the other-body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WHOO-HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!"
Edited by CptCurl (23/03/11 01:59 PM)
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carpediem4570
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Reged: 28/06/08
Posts: 219
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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Oh, and I forgot to mention, After I finished throwing the gun to my shoulder and pulling the triggers, my wife said, "OK, hand it over; my turn to try." She smiled. I think there may be another double rifle in 6.5 caliber, for my wife.
Kindest regards,
Carpediem
Madly off in all directions
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways-Chrdonnay in one hand-Chocolate in the other-body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WHOO-HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!"
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CHAPUISARMES
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Reged: 16/01/08
Posts: 2908
Loc: DUBBO, NSW, AUSTRALIA
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Well done, you have a magnificent weapon there, Enjoy.
Cheers,
Jeff Gray
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FATBOY404
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Reged: 14/11/09
Posts: 1730
Loc: QLD
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Very nice.
I fired a Sabatti 500NE on the weekend and all I can say is owwwwieee.
Way too light @ 9 odd pounds.Everytime I pulled the front trigger it wacked my second finger.
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"WHATEVER BLOWS YOUR HAIR BACK"
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bigdog
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Reged: 05/02/06
Posts: 559
Loc: Southern Illinois
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Very nice, I hope she is worth the weight!!
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Kyle, I love you buddy, Dad
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NitroX
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Loc: Barossa Valley, South Australi...
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Well done.
I hope you enjoy it!
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John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"
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crkennedy1
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Reged: 05/12/08
Posts: 501
Loc: Utah
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A beautiful new baby - congratulstions! Make sure you feed her only the best ammo and clean her barrels and oil her joints regularly. Take good care of her and she will take good care of you. And lastly, make a nice space for her to sleep comfortably (I'm just wondering where your wife will be sleeping now?)
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chemarq
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Reged: 17/03/10
Posts: 50
Loc: Spain
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Congratulations , that is an excelent all around rifle and caliber for any European or North American big game. Very, very good on big wildboars... you just need to use it... and enjoy it....
If you decide to add him an scope, my suggestion would be any of the four premium manufacturers (Zeiss, Swarovski, Schmidt & Bender, Kahles) in a 1-4 magnification scope. Those small scopes are ideal for doubles and big bores rifles.
Best regards, enjoy your new toy, and hunt something as soon as possible with him... That is definitely the best thing you can do with a beautifull rifle like that...use it for the purpose it was built for.
Jose
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Spitskop Safaris - South Africa
www.spitskop.co.za
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