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I'm trying to do some early research into the feasibility of importing a line of new SXS double rifles. I would like to have input from the knowledgeable here. I need some answers to a few questions and any other input on what would sell here in the U.S. not in Europe.

Please keep in mind that I'm trying to keep overall costs down to the affordable range not the dream gun.


Two options below.


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1. What would you pay for a basic off the shelf boxlock double rifle with full length ribs and express sights?

The bottom of the market is around 10,000us. A big bore in the 5000 range would be nice.

2. I need a list of top three rimmed calibers wanted and expected weight for each one.

450/400, 470, 500, 9.3x74R, .308/.338 Marlins....???? 7 1/2lbs on the light calibers up to 11 for the 500.

3. Barrel length?

700mm

4. What is the least amount of and what kind of engraving would you expect it to have standard?

english scroll border

5. What options interest you? i.e. scope mounts, ejectors, more engraving, auto safety, upgraded wood and so on.

All

6. If scope mount what kind?

EAW style

7. Stock dimensions for off the shelf?

14 3/4" LOP 1 1/2" DAC 2" DAH

8. Style of butt pad?

Silvers or red deccelerator

9. Any other info that you want to add.

Go with the proven W&S boxlock action


B.

Just describe your idea of an inexpensive off the shelf double rifle. What you would expect and what you would pay for.


Thanks Mike

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Before Christmas I found one dealer in Australia who was disappointed by the choice of new DB rifles here.

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I would start with a limited caliber selection 9.3X74R 450/400 450 31/4 and 470. and maybe if the maker can make it weight appropriate a 500. All of these have ammo available.

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Bill, Your list of chamberings is good, but I would add at least one smaller caliber. I can't imagine owning double rifles without something in the 7mm to 8mm range. 7x57R, 7x65R, 30/40 Krag, 8x57JRS - these are marvelous cartridges and totally every-day useful in North America.

The boomers - .450/400, .450 3.25", .470 and .500 all have appeal, but their uses are so limited that only a man of wealth can use one. Few of us can afford a safari in Africa; and if we do, it's likely to be once in a lifetime.

The calibers I mention are great "woods" guns. The average white tail hunter or black bear hunter will see the reason to have one. He needs no ticket to Africa for their use. You get Americans thinking that way, and the market will open for lots of sales. That's the way it is on the continent of Europe.

Curl

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Before Christmas I found one dealer in Australia who was disappointed by the choice of new DB rifles here.

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Hesus, what's he want, WR, Holland's ?

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Can't say too much but yes he would, if he could get them s/h. He was interested to hear about Alex Beer's double rifles, and thought they sounded reasonably priced, assuming they work well.

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Before Christmas I found one dealer in Australia who was disappointed by the choice of new DB rifles here.

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Hesus, what's he want, WR, Holland's ?

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Can't say too much but yes he would, if he could get them s/h. He was interested to hear about Alex Beer's double rifles, and thought they sounded reasonably priced, assuming they work well.

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I could get him a fair few 2nd hand WR's, Holland's, but he'll just be like everyone else, want them for nothing. so he can re sell them.

Plenty of good guns out there.

If he wants 2nd hand stock, buy them overseas and import them.

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I could get him a fair few 2nd hand WR's, Holland's, but he'll just be like everyone else, want them for nothing. so he can re sell them.

Plenty of good guns out there.

If he wants 2nd hand stock, buy them overseas and import them.

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Sell them to me for nothing and i assure you i wount re sell them, as a mather of fact i would write you down in my will just to assure you that they wouldnt get sold at all.

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