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Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC
12/07/14 04:28 PM

This recent thread may also help.

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=249230&page=0&vc=1#Post249230

I would definitely handle both rifles. The pistol grip is quite different in each of those rifles. Both have a semi-beavertail forend. The V-C a bit less.

I can't see the engraving on the Heym much, but the V-C appears better engraved.

The two cartridges/chamberings are quite different. A major decision for the choice. The .500 NE is more powerful and a great elephant round. Maybe too much for a lot of North American hunting. A .450 may have a lot more projectiles to choose from. Still a hard hitter on elephant. Also you might use it in Canada too for bear or moose, plus whatever. I use my .450 on pigs for example. Of course a .500 could be used on any of these as well.

The Heym is 1 1/2 lbs heavier but that is probably good for a .500. 11 lbs is a good weight for a .450.

The Heym looks like it has been ordered with non-standard changes which improve it IMO over the standard 88B. But I would have to check it compared to some other photos.

The Verney-Carron is very nice.

Tough choice to make.

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Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Frikkie007	12/07/14 07:55 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	DUGABOY1	08/01/15 01:58 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Jaguarhunter	12/07/14 08:10 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC DELETED	Frikkie007	12/07/14 08:35 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Frikkie007	12/07/14 09:50 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Igorrock	12/07/14 03:16 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	escard	19/12/14 04:18 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Dutch44	19/12/14 02:10 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Rell	19/12/14 02:23 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	tarbe	23/01/15 02:55 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	500Boswell	23/01/15 04:41 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Ash	23/01/15 06:56 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	CptCurl	23/01/15 10:10 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Frikkie007	09/03/15 05:28 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Frikkie007	09/03/15 05:32 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	NitroX	09/03/15 05:40 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Frikkie007	10/03/15 03:27 AM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	NitroX	10/03/15 06:11 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	AZDAVE	22/04/15 02:06 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	NitroX	12/07/14 04:28 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	ozhunter	12/07/14 04:37 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Rockdoc	12/07/14 04:51 PM
Re: Double dilemma !! Heym Vs VC	Frikkie007	12/07/14 06:47 PM
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