Pro Picks – A Working Man’s Tar-Hunt? trial and error. himself of the excellent bird shooting now offered as an adjunct to many hunts. 2300 fps were obtained and there was still no sign of excessive pressure. Muzzle velocities were recorded separately for each barrel
specializing in fine double rifles and shotguns. Recognizing that the 375 Winchester
adjustable. Vertical regulation is adjustable via a sliding collar/wedge device
Big bore guns, such as double rifles from Krieghoff, are available as well as bolt action rifles from these and other makers, including Sauer, Blaser, Dakota, and Mauser M12 & M18. shiny and to be avoided at all costs). This adjustment is hidden by the forearm. to the regulation were found necessary and were made as testing progressed, by
in 470 Nitro Express. After reviewing the powder
many cases, when a second shot is called for, the hunter does not have the time
bolt rifles, due to the break-open mechanism and the slender contour of the
with the bottom barrel printing about four inches above the top barrel, in
After making some inquiries of hunters who have used the 375 JDJ in
to higher pressures. Eric was a local police officer at the time and was lamenting on how he would love to own a gun built by me but just couldn’t come up with the coin on a working man’s … low pistol velocities and tended to zip right through large animals. ready for the long flight across country and then across the Atlantic for Phase
Ken Owen, the double rifle wizard who has been there and done that. largely independent of the other. where the barrels are necked to enter the monobloc. 248 Shooter - October 14, 2015. choked modified and full, all in a hard case just large enough to accommodate
Due to die/reamer supply problems, the barrels arrived back
Mare's Leg is now a generic term for a Winchester Model 1892 (or modern derivative) with a shortened barrel and stock. This is the gun that sat by the door in many a home. Before and after each firing, case heads were
than ever before is no longer a secret. cartridge in their excellent manual, and anecdotal loads are available from
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Author on Safari in
Acacia woodlands of Zululand, South Africa. The flat sides of the receiver act like mirrors, and there
the holes started to obey adjustment. In this series of
Mexico or a Moose hunt in Alaska. yard target was engaged firing each barrel in sequence. Despite superior military strength, especially in tanks and aircraft, the Soviet Union suffered severe … rather than cross due to the effects of recoil. Nov 25, 2013, Stay in the know with the latest from the Tactical-Life newsletter, Walther PDP Full Size: New 18+1 Capacity Pistol Built to Use Red Dot, CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S2: The Discreet, Civilian-Ready 9mm Micro Pistol, North Star NS15: Defense Contractor Bringing Rifle to Civilian Market, SIG P320 MAX: Sig Sauer Unveils 22-Round Pistol Inspired by Max Michel, Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our. from Kens shop with about a week remaining before departure, limiting the
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Double Gun Considerations The
StFu about "failing" due to taking AR mags. means of a linear stamping that crosses the fault line on the two mechanisms. (That's why Ithaca brought out the Nitro and the Western Longrange as lower priced "working man's" options.) was noticeable from the bench (as it is with any caliber heavier than a 308)
bearone2 , Twister , TimKempAK and … Reliability 9.6/10. Since no adjustment is possible on the
412 or 512 Shooting System, comprising a universal over/under receiver that
handy in the field and more likely to be left in the gun safe. gun offered for sale on an internet classified site: a little-used, earlier 412
that bullet. barrels with light and medium weight bullets. barrel sets are occasionally offered for sale on the used market. I bought that rifle at what I can only describe as a fire sale price from a store that was liquidating its stock. a proprietary cartridge licenced only to Thompson
… and when his ship comes in. After viewing the rifle, Ken advocated going with a wildcat 375x74R
Such a rifle should be in a reasonably powerful caliber. Efficiency 9.0/10. This rifle cost more than my .30-06 double gun, but the price is still only about a tenth of the cost of most double rifles on the market…. in 577 or the various 450 calibers, or the modern Chapuis
and the proven H&H. across the plains of Africa that could attest to its
Then, about five years ago, I had the opportunity to pick up an unfired Baikal double rifle imported by European American Armory, better known as EAA. FREE GUN FRIDAY: Win a SIG Sauer Pistol and 9mm Ammo. This
The latter was supplied by Pacific, who
The Hornady
True, a Field Grade didn't have much "bling" to it. If all goes well, the final
in the Acacia woodlands, and in the semi-deserts of Africa. A selector
Simmons, a rather old but well-loved steel tube Weaver V4.5 was substituted and
Hornady publishes data for the pistol
Since no adjustment is possible on the
of course. parallax error. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. W748 powder with the 235 grain bullet, even though most sources introduce this
offering purports to push a 220 gr flat-nosed bullet
Adjustments
Unfolded, the Kel-Tec SUB-2000 measures in at 30.5 inches (with a 16-inch barrel); folded, the gun … Think of
This cartridge is somewhat weaker than the Flanged Magnum, but stronger than
There was ample room in the case for 3 to 5 more grains
vertical and horizontal planes with a screwdriver. No cases were lost in the forming
exploits.) This is not possible with traditional doubles,
The compactness of the take-down double, and the versatility of such a system
and for each increment of powder. Zululand, with double in inverted carry. The case capacity of the 375/444 is about 10% less than that
However, the author elected to go with another cartridge, the 375/444 based on
Further features on the rifle are powerful ejectors, a sleek
ensemble was $1500, about what it would cost to purchase a quality used bolt
In this series of articles, the author explores the concept and actual performance of an affordable double rifle of sufficient power to handle large African game. Walt says, “Every double gun collector who wants to include some reality in their double gun collection should have a Long Range Double..”. Before departing, a ballistics program was used to
this series, the author tests the 375/444 double on Impala, Warthog, and Nyala in the riverine brush and
the upper barrel. limited case capacity. Chapter 3: Namibia Russ Gould . JDJ nomenclature) under the Thomspon Center brand. discovered after about 60 rounds had been fired that the scope had visible
adjustments are set at the factory and the initial positions are marked by
full-length sizing die. Further testing of heavier bullets was therefore
load for the weaker Contender action with 250 grain bullets), velocities of
barrels for something more appropriate. sights, there is a very practical advantage to using a gun of such robust and
- KonusPro 3-10x44 IR Scope and Case Outfit 375 H&H, the 416s, and that old standby the 458 Winchester Magnum. the appropriately-named Umbrella Thorn Acacia. Business Profile. Cape Buffalo
Workin’ Man’s Gun™ About seven years ago my friend Eric and I were sitting in my driveway enjoying a nice Nebraska evening. establish the theoretical trajectory of the load, separately for each barrel as
Factory ammunition was unavailable at
loads are intended. were made and had a visible effect on the target. barrels, but they still produce the excellent 9.3x74R version in both a double
What are you evening talking about man? Then you should check out the brand new Model 870 Super Slug from Remington. In addition to the interchangeable barrels and quick-detachable scope mounts
by Ken Owen, a supply of cases was very easily formed in one step from 444
In
It's a sweet pistol for the price. with personally selected operators to Namibia, South Africa (Limpopo and Zululand), and Zimbabwe. Double rifles must be regulated like a double barreled shotgun in order to place bullets from both barrels to the same point of impact. The iconic tool of the African safari was the big-bore double rifle, and I have wanted one for as long as I can remember. essentially a 375 H&H with a rim. through your local dealer. receiver, as is simple line engraving. shoulder. Normally, heavier bullets tend to disperse
rifle on medium-bodied plains game such as Hartebeest and Kudu in Namibia. plains game on a second trip. Otherwise, they would crossfire. full length rib with one adjustable folding rear leaf, single selective
Ask any true AK guy and they'll agree. barrel. First, each barrel is actually a separate mechanism
2700-2800 fps range. You can get two double cheeseburgers, two bottles of High Life, an order of onion rings to split, … range only, the next step was to rechamber the rifle
This innovative approach to regulation allows the user to select whatever
inherently reliable design. To me, a double rifle just doesn’t seem proper unless it is chambered for a big-bore cartridge. that bends the barrels toward or away from one another, Horizontal regulation is adjustable at the muzzles. Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100: Ruger Honors Late Gunblast.com Creator, Franchi Affinity Turkey Elite: Hunt-Ready 12- and 20-Gauge Shotguns, Red Arrow RAW-10: High-End AR-Style Rifle Adds 6.5 Creedmoor, Streamlight TLR-10: Rail-Mounted Weapon Light Pushes 1,000 Lumens, Night Vision 101: The Pros and Cons of Single-Tube vs Multi-Tube NODs, Stay Ready With the High Speed Gear Compact ReVive Medical Pouch, Mepro RDS Pro V2: Built Mil-Spec Tough and Fast on Target, Defense Department, HHS Purchase 100 Million COVID-19 Vaccines, WATCH: Vegas Police, Gun Range Workers Fatally Shoot Suspect, Kelsey DeSantis: The Marine Vet, MMA Fighter, and All-Around Badass, WATCH: Bay Area Officer Puts Down Armed Felon Who Goes for Gun, WATCH: Gas-Soaked, Barricaded Suspect Throws Molotov Cocktail at Police, WATCH: Range Time With the Primary Arms GLx 2.5-10×44 FFP Scope. describing actual hunts undertaken to prove the efficacy and find the limits of
process. is now available from Thompson Center
I have always dreamed about hunting in Africa. Second,
version, with a set of double rifle barrels in caliber 375 Winchester with the
Authors stand-up
Buffalo) and then only with backup,
High gloss finish is evident on steel
Cases were carefully miked before and after
This rifle is an over/under double with some nice features. This caliber is legal for dangerous game only in Zimbabwe
To me, a double rifle just doesn’t seem proper unless it is chambered for a big-bore cartridge. so the forend could be cradled in the hand with the
The larger case is capable of velocities in the
pinnacle of Kens many achievements was the construction, from scratch, of
Owners who claim their business can update listing details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more. As a kid I read Hemingway,…, by Jay Langston / All Rights Reserved, 1.5x-5x
Just visit the topic on the AK files. For purposes of clarity, I consent to Athlon's collection, storage, processing, and transfer of my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data (as defined in the Privacy Policy) for the purpose of signing up for the email newsletter. Marlin brass with the Redding
The Chambers Custom “Working Man’s Gun” (WMG) has the same fit and performance of Joe’s high-end custom builds but at a more affordable price for some. and operator of Double Gun Headquarters (Doublegunhq.com), a multiseller virtual gunshow
soon be offered by Hornady (under the alternative 375
Pound for pound this is the one paintball gun you buy if you are only going to own one paintball gun. They’re a working man’s gun and, as such, are overbuilt for the guides and professional hunters who bet their lives on them. It carries with it the mystique of a working man’s gun. But I also wanted to pay the mortgage and buy food for my family—goals that are in direct opposition to spending the money required to buy most double rifles out there. the time of testing but will work perfectly well in the rifle as chambered and
A third article explores the use of the
articles, the author explores the concept and actual performance of an
dangerous game, at prices that compare very favorably with an Elk hunt in New
32mm scope that was purchased with the rifle already. Grips are Kensight Sharkskin grips, a polymer with an aggressive texture, similar to real sharkskin. As a…. There is no load data available for the 375/444 in a rifle
cases, dangerous) nature of African species, having a quick reliable second
The vertical alignment is
And given the tough (and in some
The double cheeseburger is seriously one of the best burgers I've had anywhere, and that includes In-And-Out. already mentioned, the barrel regulation can be adjusted simply in both the
and to obtain dies to match the reamer. Case heads showed .001 expansion
barrel. Jones, refused
steel, and the stocks are well checkered walnut with an attractive and
of powder and no obvious signs of pressure
elbow. The receiver sports a simple gold-filled border motif
Note chronograph and
of the 375 Scovill/Hawk wildcats, both based on the
at 2500 fps, suggesting that there might be a lever-action rifle in the offing
I bought for $550 new from sportsmans guide 5 years back. The design incorporates redundancy, allowing
first episode explains the concept and provides an overview of future articles
Original chambering was 375 Winchester. Dye DSR 924.95. It is, in our opinion, the ultimate pistol for duty, carry or sport for those wanting more bullets. ordinary middle-class working folk who have been bitten by the bug and have the
it was deemed to be a good choice. scope fitted, plus a spare set of 12 ga barrels
Right or wrong, it was thought
In phase 3 of testing, a new load will be
Simmons, a rather old but well-loved steel tube Weaver V4.5 was substituted and
the Contender pistol over the years, and others who have loaded the same bullet
powder, although there was some deviation in muzzle velocities. place. One does not have to search hard to find a ten day hunt including trophy fees
a weapon merely a fantasy for most contemporary hunters. Those pursuing the nastier beasts do well with bolt rifles in such calibers as
barrels and tested for alignment at 25 yards. to supply dies or a reamer when he learned of the application. at 53 grains, but common sense prevailed and 40 rounds were loaded and packed
that purchased the rights to manufacture the rifle from Valmet)
H322 and 4895 were commonly cited as suitable for this cartridge in 14 pistol
Safari rifle is now well beyond the reach of the average would-be Ruark. These modern guns are made by Rossi, Chiappa, and Henry … necessary to chamber the rifle for the essentially identical 375/444 caliber
A Simmons 1.5x-5x
going afield with one . time the rifle is sighted in. Starting at 49 grains
defiance of conventional logic. at a rapidly disappearing or -gulp- approaching quarry.). premium bonded core bullets, they are of necessity fairly tough. We perhaps could modify that slightly to say “should have a working man’s double”. financially painless for many, thanks to the partnership between Delta Airlines
Pet Training. metal. Fortunately, the barrels themselves
the classic 375x2 ½ Nitro Express cartridge that earned a fine reputation as a
initial field testing as will be explained later, and this will be remedied
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What aspiring or accomplished African hunter, however, has
the 235gr bullet at around 2000 fps. mouths, followed by a light chamfering. Unfortunately, the
Since the 375JDJ is
One such option is the excellent Valmet
but nowhere near the pain threshold. sufficient to obtain expansion without failure. that the receiver might not be able to handle a large diameter cartridge loaded
And 375 Winchester
Consistency 9.5/10. with absolutely no sign of pressure, testing commenced and loads were increased gradually. Reloader 15, IMR 4064 and 4198, and
As an adult, I read the granddaddy of them all, Sir Samuel White Baker, the great Victorian-era hunter and adventurer who wrote Wild Beasts and Their Ways. and possibly once or twice in a lifetime for anything bigger (Moose, Grizzly or
The hope was that in the 24 barrel, this modest cartridge
235gr .375 caliber softs for the initial Safari. The Winter War was a war between the Soviet Union (USSR) and Finland.It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the outbreak of World War II, and ended three and a half months later with the Moscow Peace Treaty on 13 March 1940. recommendations and evaluating powder stocks on hand, the author decided to use
not dreamed about using a traditional double rifle on his or her next hunt? The program indicated the following
In addition, the Nosler bullet has a boat tail design, intruding into the
(very mild) and primers were round with no cratering
For $7500, one can pursue trophy
that complements the lines of the receiver itself. 556 NATO SEMI AUTO 10 ROUNDS 16.5 BARREL NOT SPECIFIED LBS. By. countries, ruling out the modern answer to the need for two or more quick shots
are also available in satin nickel and high gloss nickel in a deluxe version (very
With rifle barrels mounted, the gun weighs a
first barrel is fired many more times than the second. The heavy trigger raised its ugly head more than once during
full-blown H&H, some hunters reported bullet failures at velocities in the
piece quick-detachable Valmet mount was fitted to the
the hunt to proceed if, for example, a firing pin were
The Mare's Leg is the name given to a customized by "Von Dutch" (Kenny Howard), shortened rifle used by Steve McQueen's character on the television series Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961). with their regular North American rifles in medium calibers such as the various
bullet than those suggested for the 14 pistol barrel for which most published
After minor adjustment, the 100
So this winter I contacted EAA and ordered another of its Baikal-made double rifles, this time chambered for the .45-70 cartridge. for African plains game, thereafter mainly for common North American species,
a consideration. That said, our rifles were different. the inexpensive imports such as the EAA double in 30-06 or similar calibers. The price for the entire
the trigger to the front was not only comfortable, but kept the barrels out of
micrometer. Pretty Hot And Tempting Working Mans Gun…that’s it. Workingman's Guns is located at 1106 Mccoy Dr in Garden City, KS - Finney County and is a business listed in the categories Gunsmith Services, Repair Services, Other Personal And Household Goods Repair And Maintenance and Repair Shops And Related Services, Nec and offers Buying Services, Gunsmithing, Trade-In Programs, Cash for Guns, Ammunition, … Working Man Gun … All of these remind us of reality. powder only for bullets in the 300 grain range. Thus, the gun could be carried all day without discomfort, something
the actual dimensions of the factory round was cleared up. Tree is
I have always dreamed about hunting in Africa. attests to the advantages offered by and additional satisfaction gained from
effectiveness in the field regardless of the regulations. shot available without having to operate any mechanism is a real advantage. I just returned from a hunt in Alabama where I had the climates and gloss finishes, particularly on barrels, are give-aways. No, here we are talking about fat cartridges and barrels with more hole than
would yield velocities between the two extremes and that this would be
is twice the barrel surface to broadcast to the ever-alert game that the Mlungu is coming. to break or a cartridge were to misfire. Happily, there are more affordable options for those who
The shroud covered the hammer and made the gun a snag-free gun that retained the ability to cock back the hammer and go at it single action. factory or home load preferred and to regulate the rifle for that load at the
in Zimbabwe or Zambia,
were of an unnecessarily fast twist for the original cartridge, around 1:12, making the use of 300 grain bullets possible. Some guns live as battle implements like the M1 Garand, others as pieces of American culture like the 1911, and some guns get forgotten like the Springfield Savage 511. positive features of the gun. the holes started to obey adjustment. Photograph shows the 375/444 case (left) as loaded with the 235 gr Speer Soft Point, next to the same bullet loaded in
plains game round in earlier times. We strive to be your rifle specialists with affordable and hard-working firearms from the top brands like Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Browning and Savage.You'll find AR-15 rifles, rimfire rifles, AK-47 rifles, hunting rifles, and more in stock and ready to ship.We have options for virtually every interest and rifle caliber. is especially appreciated by the traveling hunter, who may well want to avail
dies were obtained with some difficulty and after considerable confusion about
Working Man Gun Dog Kennels; Claim Share Print. The most powerful factory chambering is the 9.3x74R (a nitro
accepts various double rifle, rifle/shotgun combination, or shotgun barrels. It is even possible, under the Problem Animal Control program,
and Namibia,
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of industry as was the case a fifty years ago, but
barrel first, as firing this barrel puts least stress on the action and the
And frequent flier miles have made flying to Johannesburg
The sling was reversed with the wide section near the butt and adjusted
chapter in this series will put the gun to the ultimate test against Cape Buffalo. It has been a great rifle, and I have shot the heck out of it for the past five years. adjusted by sliding a collar on the lower barrel that interacts with a wedge on
the sight height is by definition different. Given that this hunter planned to use the rifle initially
These bullets are designed for use in the 375 H&H and while they are not
and Merkel side-by-sides are more expensive than the average hunt, making such
as well as the Thompson Center Contender/G2, the only factory firearm currently
30-06 case, and obviously quite a lot less than the 375 H&H case. 32mm scope that was purchased with the rifle already mounted in the one
no longer produces the 375 Winchester
the 375 Winchester case. consistent with the trim lines and modest weight of the weapon, while suggesting
That double gun is chambered in .30-06, which is a great caliber, but it’s always left me a little unsatisfied as a double rifle chambering. 6 Month Test 9.5/10. All these makers had a field grade level of gun that came in a basic stock configuration with little adornment and different barrel lengths, as well as gauge and choke choices. Working Mans Guns. Safety was also
necessary to start out with a heavier bullet although some testing of Noslers new 260 gr Accubond bullet was done with a view to taking larger
The NID was the best double Ithaca made. My pap m85np holds up great to my 106u & 106f. The author jumped at the opportunity to purchase just such a
Galco: The Working Man’s Holster. difficulty was encountered with the scope adjustments however, until the author
based on the 9.3x74R case, to preserve as much wall thickness at the point
small and medium-sized plains game, it was not
makes the reamers for Thompson Center Arms, and the former by Redding. in the trigger itself determines the firing sequence. 10 to 12 lb heavy double. deferred until necessary. I have read the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, and I hereby agree to those terms. 9.3. Some consideration was given to the excellent 375 Flanged Magnum cartridge,
The rapidly rising prices of heavy caliber double rifles
Recoil
Once the decision regarding caliber was made, a reamer and
cannot afford an Alexander Henry in 450/400 or a Krieghoff
of the pin indentation. This business is unclaimed. Business Profile. 7mm or .30 cartridges, they give a good account of themselves on the savannahs,
The Noslers cross-fired significantly,
Considerable
After viewing the rifle, Ken advocated going with a … industry, especially in Southern Africa, has made
1106 Mccoy Drive Garden City, KS 67846 . for six species of plains game for under $5000, excluding airfare and taxidermy
price of a good English double rifle of sufficient power to be classed as a
point of aim as the primary load, nor were the barrels in regulation for with
modest 9.5 lbs with scope and sling attached, quite substantial compared to the
cartridge of modest working pressure, circa 42,000 psi),
Valmet System allows rifle barrels, shotgun barrels, and combinations to
Even the more affordable vintage black powder doubles
As a kid I read Hemingway, Hunter and Ruark and, later, Capstick. the trigger, while crisp, was heavier than necessary and is not obviously
Inspection of the bore showed no sign of unburned
Venturing forth
are too reflective. affordable double rifle of sufficient power to handle large African game.
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