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holland465
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I received great news about my H&H today!
      #8859 - 12/02/04 02:37 PM

I had tried everything to get my 465 to shoot. I loaded every concievable load, I tried every type of primer including Berdan and could not get this beast to shoot like it should! I finally figured that the rifle needed to be re-regulated and sent the rifle to a English smith on the East coast. I sent him 50 rounds of ammo, the test targets and print-outs from the chronograph.

I called him today to be sure that the gun arrived safe and sound. He said that it did and he was working on it as we spoke. I asked if he noticed anything glaring and he replied, " Yes, the muzzles need to be recrowned". He went on to explain that he crowned both muzzles and was in the process of filing the barrels down a few thousands of an inch to get to the perfect riflings.

I almost fell over due to the fact that had gone over every inch of the rifle looking for any problem that could have caused the problem! I never paid any attention to the muzzle crowns! What a dope! After all the years of fooling with these thing you would figure that would I would have looked there first! The good thing is that I saved a pile of money and the rifle will be returned to me at the end of this week! I thought I would share this with all of the double guys in hopes that you won't make the same mistake as I did!

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mickey
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Re: I received great news about my H&H today! [Re: holland465]
      #8865 - 12/02/04 03:25 PM

It's always nice to hear good news about a 'smith for English Doubles. What is his name and number. Give him some props.

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holland465
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Re: I received great news about my H&H today! [Re: mickey]
      #8866 - 12/02/04 03:34 PM

His contact info

Nick Makinson
RR 3
Komoka, Ontario

Canada NOL 1RO

519-471-5462

This man knows his stuff and is a pleasure to deal with.

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