Ahmed577
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Members thoughts on 600 project. Weight. Barrel length. Sights. Sling swivels. Square bar or rounded action. Traditional scroll or some game scene. Colour case or bright finish. . Leather or rubber recoil pad. Oak and leather or sturdy canvas case.
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Ahmed577
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Loc: Western Australia
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Extra set of barrels shot or rifle.?
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Pugwash
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Loc: Scotland,UK
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Hi Ahmed,
How about this one?
https://www.theexplora.com/new-and-unique-w-j-jeffery-600-double-rifle/
Its ready to go without a many year wait.
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Huvius
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I think David McKay Brown makes about the best looking 600NE available.
Much of the aesthetic quality is from using a round action - so that answers one question. So many other 600s are so big and disproportionate that I think a round action helps that a lot.
Also, a gun of such stature should really be housed in a sturdy oak and leather case simply from a durability standpoint but that does add some extra weight in the overall package.
I would have sling swivels simply because any added stability as proper use of a sling gives is a plus, not to mention that if you were to carry such a rifle, a sling would be a welcome addition.
As for the extra barrels, I am thinking that such a rifle would have an action sized for at least a 10bore if shotgun barrels were wanted. If a second set of rifle barrels is considered, maybe a lighter caliber with Daniel Fraser style barrels, that is, barrels with a heavier breech end (to fit the action properly) with maybe 4 inches or so of slight taper to a pronounced step to a lighter profile. But, what lighter caliber would be worthwhile on a 600 sized frame that isn't still a stopper class cartridge? IMO, once a 600, that's pretty much what it is because it is such a big step from 500 based cartridges.
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Ahmed577
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Huvius rounded action I agree. I was thinking a heavy duty canvas case as a field convenience, I guess oak and leather (croc ) could present well when not in field. Old style sling anchors I could live with. Do you have sights opinions. Moonlight, folding leaves, front sight shroud, dare I say peep sight, scope!?!?!?,. This is the last 600 for me so I am open to anything. Any old London gun I have known, the oddities I love the most.
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Pugwash
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How about a round action Boss O/U.Standard and 1 rear sight with combined moon protector front sight.It could have the front sling swivel on the side of the barrel as the old Westley Ovundo rifles did.No Scope.
Edited by Pugwash (04/10/17 02:14 AM)
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Ahmed577
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Boss it is. Inhibitions rule out o/u. Rounded action yes. Sights ??.
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Huvius
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Even on my 500 single I opted for a single standing rear sight.
Left enough room on the island to replace it with an additional folding leaf if that is wanted down the road or by the next owner.
I think sighted for 75 would cover anything close out to 100yds or better.
The 500 rear sight:
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