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    on a lighter note...

    Apparently it tastes as bad as the spelling
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    Any point in a 'small' double rifle?

    A very clear and fullsome explanation. Thank you.
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    Any point in a 'small' double rifle?

    Correct. I shouldn't have added the "R" at the end of 8x57 So the question still stands. Neck up 8 x 57 rimless? Would that work?
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    on a lighter note...

    I called a work colleague once who had left early. I called him on his mobile, which he often left at work, and said "John, thought you might want to know you have left your phone on your desk again" He actually drove back to the office before he realised.
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    Any point in a 'small' double rifle?

    Pictures are always welcome. Would it be too hard to neck up an 8 x 57R? I have not compared the case dimensions but maybe a neck expander and if needs be fireforming? I speak as someone who reforms 7x65R brass to 8x60R (for a light calibre double - to go back to the OP for a moment) So whilst...
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    Any point in a 'small' double rifle?

    Yes she is a beauty. A .577 Short Rifle for an officer. 3 groove barrel with original rammer, two band, and bayonet. W&C Scott 1860 Birmingham England. She is for sale if you are interested . Not mine, an elderly friends with a massive collection - all for sale. In fact all three are along...
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    Any point in a 'small' double rifle?

    I had the chance to look at a 9.5 x 57 a couple of years ago. A Mannlicher Schoenauer 1910 The furniture had heavy patina (lol) but the action was as smooth as silk and a pristine bore. Would love to be able to hunt with it And below on the right (Sorry for the rubbish photos)
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    Favourite quotes - Here's mine, Quite a long list. What's yours?

    Spirituality is one's commune with God Religion is crowd control Attrib. K/n
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    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    They sure are if they don't lock!
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    on a lighter note...

    Spotted by me today in one of the finest (ie most expensive) private hospitals in the Country. (A Middle-East Sultanate)
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    Double rifles aren't just for Africa

    The smaller doubles lend themselves excellently to a nice QD scope. This is an 8mm with a Swaro 4 x 32
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    Look what followed me home today

    Fabulous rifle. Set front trigger too. Well done, you will enjoy hunting with that for sure.
 
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