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Matabele
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Small Bore Krieghoff Classic opinions?
      #392267 - 02/07/25 02:33 AM

Hi folks,

I've recently returned from a trip to SA and had a grand time, it's been far too long a time away!

I used my friends bolt guns out there, a 308 and 9.3x62...and was impressed by the authority of the 9.3. As you might expect it put tough game down quickly with little fuss.

As a result I've been contemplating a double rifle in 9.3x74R, for general hunting excluding anything dangerous.

My budget is £8-10,000, although If i can spend less that would be preferable. In this price bracket I think the only option to me is a Krieghoff, unless I'm mistaken? I've approached Heym, Merkel and Krieghoff and of the three Krieghoff have been the only ones to get back to me (with some excellent advice and quick replies).

My question therefore for the smaller bore Krieghoff owners...what do you think of your rifles?!

The one aspect I'm wondering about is frame size, are the Classic doubles produced in a range of frame sizes or will a 9.3 be made on the same action used for 500 NE. I'm concerned it'll be heavy and lack the handling a double should have.

Let me know if I should be looking at other makers, Chapuis perhaps?.

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Re: Small Bore Krieghoff Classic opinions? [Re: Matabele]
      #392269 - 02/07/25 06:10 AM

You never know Matabele, you may snag a good used be-spoke one over your way which is most likely available over your way!
Even still if you want a new one, hopefully some of our European members should chime in to help you.

I'd even give Bradshaw a go - very interesting & super strong.
https://bradshawgunandrifle.com/rising-block-double-rifle

Also try Sabatti, as few of my BGR colleagues have them & have no issues.
https://www.sabatti.it/en/products/hunting

I've heard of AYA, perhaps worth a bell.
https://www.aya-fineguns.com/AYA-EXPRESS-RIFLE-MONOBLOCK.html

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Matabele
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Re: Small Bore Krieghoff Classic opinions? [Re: 93x64mm]
      #392270 - 02/07/25 09:56 PM

Thanks for the reply. I've been keeping my eye peeled for a used one over here, but so far they have all been big bores. Appreciate the suggestions, cheers! I did in fact get in touch with AyA as their shotguns have always seemed decent value, fingers crossed their prices are reasonable for a double.

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