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Mike_Bailey
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      #91271 - 11/12/07 08:46 PM

For those who have tried them, which of the doubles from Heym, Kreighoff and Chapuis tend to be the best quality in the US$20k bracket and why, thanks in advance, Mike Bailey

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Re: quality [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #91302 - 12/12/07 04:06 AM

Heym is hands down the best Double for under $20,000.

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Re: quality [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #91305 - 12/12/07 04:37 AM

In that price range, Heym has a substantial edge in build quality over Krieghoff, Chapuis, Merkel, Searcy, etc. To me, they also handle better than the rest and accuracy is as good or better.

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Re: quality [Re: 400NitroExpress]
      #91307 - 12/12/07 04:56 AM

Agree, Heym appears to be much better in quality. However,even though I do no own one, I like how the Krieghoff handles---

If I was to buy a modern day double it would probably still be a Heym

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Re: quality [Re: Ripp]
      #91312 - 12/12/07 06:08 AM

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However,even though I do no own one, I like how the Krieghoff handles




Funny how that goes. I have a friend that loves his. Even were the K-gun available with a usable safety, it would be the only one of the bunch that I would still reject. I've shot it a lot, and simply cannot abide the way it handles in the larger calibers. Too much weight in the ends and poor stock design.

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