Holland & Holland

[D5CAV]

Searcy makes some nice doubles, apparently, and the prices, while high, don't reach the stratospheric realms commanded by H&H.

If I hit the lottery, they'll get some of my winnings, I'm sure.

I will never again own anything with Butch Searcy's name on it. Ymmv.

If you are talking double rifles for dangerous game, a decent quality DR can be had on the used market for less than what Searcy charges.

Just like with shotguns, DRs can get to very stupid prices, but a decent working gun is not unreasonable, especially compared to the price of a DG hunt.

Krieghoff, Heym and Chapuis are all decent makers that can be had for the price of a Searcy.

DRs tend to be lightly used.

[First Shirt]

Searcy makes some nice doubles, apparently, and the prices, while high, don't reach the stratospheric realms commanded by H&H.

If I hit the lottery, they'll get some of my winnings, I'm sure.

I will never again own anything with Butch Searcy's name on it. Ymmv.

Dare one ask why?

[HTRN]

.470 Nitro squirrel gun, just shoot the tree and watch the squirrels drop our from the shock wave.
I wonder if solids would penetrate an armored Mercedes?

There's somebody making 22 hornet doubles if you're interested.

[toad]

The .22 hornet doesn't have enough punch for the local Texas elephants. If I'm going to shoot up in a tree I need a shotgun or a scoped silenced .22 air rifle. The large caliber double is more versatile. I wonder if they make shot capsules in the .4++ sizes?
"Snake! Boom, Boom.....sorry just a garden hose....formerly."

[BDK]

A 5.7x28 double would actually be quite nifty... Perfect for popping off varmints if seen

[HTRN]

Rimless don't work too good in doubles. 218 bee is another option.

[Lokidude]

.303 Brit or 7.62x54R would be entertaining.

[HTRN]

6.5x57r would just about be perfect as a stalking rifle..

[toad]

IIRC the Russians made an over and under rifle in that caliber and also .30-06.
.45-70 or .45-100 basic would be interesting.