Thank you so much for sharing these treasures, and especially for shooting them! Long gongs from the sticks, then close clays off-hand. A simple, practical and quick demonstration that tells all we need to know. I also believe the rebated rim idea may have been at least partly for use of stripper clips in converted Mauser actions. What a beautiful double rifle! God bless you for spreading that blessed life of yours around!
The official velocity figures for the regulation loads would most likely have been obtained by Eley Kynoch in 28” test barrels, as was done with the original .375 H&H loads. Similar situation with the original 7x61 S&H loads, according to my understanding.
I could achieve that with 24" barrel but found that velocity hard on the soft nose bullets. Ideal on Lion. Not so on buffalo and Ele. Prefferd to reduce to 2200fps
Just rewatched this great video. One observation, when using a double rifle off sticks It is considered best to place your left hand on the sticks and then place the rifle in your hand. It is all about how the rifle is regulated (though in fairness in this video it doesn't appear to have impaired accuracy) I also note at 4:51 the left ejector does not appear to have engaged with the snap-cap. I appreciated the left barrel may not have been fired but surely it should still pick up the cartridge no? VBR Ade
Great point, I reload for all my doubles and regulation loads are all shot with the rifle off the sticks, I have found it cumbersome to have the hand in that cradle, it wants to push the sticks apart, so for me it causes instability. With just the rifle forearm in there it works well for me. But I agree the rifle needs be regulated that way…
Thank you. Beautiful rifle with interesting details. It is my understanding that Westley Richards used a rebated case design, so that: users could reload the magazine via chargers-also known as stripper clips-instead of fumbling with individual rounds. There would be no significant saving in workshop time because the magazine still needs to be properly fettled.
That is correct, it actually became more expensive on the magazine rifle to build as the bolt would override the case rebated rim, so two clips had to be added to ensure the top case was high enough.
I always enjoy watching your video's! Keep up the GREAT work, good sir! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍
Outstanding review of a very interesting and historical cartridge. Beautiful rifle too.
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Sir you have some fantastic rifles!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Thank you so much for sharing these treasures, and especially for shooting them! Long gongs from the sticks, then close clays off-hand. A simple, practical and quick demonstration that tells all we need to know. I also believe the rebated rim idea may have been at least partly for use of stripper clips in converted Mauser actions. What a beautiful double rifle! God bless you for spreading that blessed life of yours around!
You are 100% correct, the rebated rim allowed the use of stripper clips and the bolt face did not need to be opened up it is same size as 30-06 base.
The official velocity figures for the regulation loads would most likely have been obtained by Eley Kynoch in 28” test barrels, as was done with the original .375 H&H loads. Similar situation with the original 7x61 S&H loads, according to my understanding.
I could achieve that with 24" barrel but found that velocity hard on the soft nose bullets. Ideal on Lion. Not so on buffalo and Ele. Prefferd to reduce to 2200fps
Great video of a fine rifle
Thank you
Just rewatched this great video. One observation, when using a double rifle off sticks It is considered best to place your left hand on the sticks and then place the rifle in your hand. It is all about how the rifle is regulated (though in fairness in this video it doesn't appear to have impaired accuracy) I also note at 4:51 the left ejector does not appear to have engaged with the snap-cap. I appreciated the left barrel may not have been fired but surely it should still pick up the cartridge no? VBR Ade
Great point, I reload for all my doubles and regulation loads are all shot with the rifle off the sticks, I have found it cumbersome to have the hand in that cradle, it wants to push the sticks apart, so for me it causes instability. With just the rifle forearm in there it works well for me. But I agree the rifle needs be regulated that way…
With regards the ejector, if the shot is not fired it will not blow out the case, so you are correct one barrel was not fired.
@@oldcolonialtreasures114 Cheers OCT . Thanks for explaining :)
Beautiful rifle, shoots great to, well done.
It does, I hope to take it to Mozambique for Buffalo shortly
@@oldcolonialtreasures114 Well you should have no trouble with the rifle on the trip, good luck, safe hunting
Thank you. Beautiful rifle with interesting details. It is my understanding that Westley Richards used a rebated case design, so that: users could reload the magazine via chargers-also known as stripper clips-instead of fumbling with individual rounds. There would be no significant saving in workshop time because the magazine still needs to be properly fettled.
That is correct, it actually became more expensive on the magazine rifle to build as the bolt would override the case rebated rim, so two clips had to be added to ensure the top case was high enough.
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Was that Vintage 425 ammo ? I believe Westley Richards may still produce it .
Yes it was, I shot modern reloads