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Thanks all. I did speak to Merkels gunsmith the other day about the 30mm rings and during the conversation, he did mention to shoot the front trigger first because that is how it was regulated. I wish I had asked him explain that further, but didn't. Since is the wife's (and mine) first double rifle, she will shoot it front first so she gets used to it. So far she is sighted in at 50 yards and it in the bull out to 200 (with the right barrel, left was just into the black. At 50 yards she is in the bull with the right and left is about 1.5" high, right. She loves it. What caliber is this in and would you mind sharing the ammunition specifics? Is it factory load or reloaded ammo? Bullet weight? I just changed to 570gr Peregrine Brass solids in my 500NE, so have the task of getting everything sorted out before my season starts. I have 3 weeks to attend to this, apart from still having to do a couple of shows int he USA.
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I apologize for intruding (I have absolutely no experience with nor knowledge of double rifles), but I am curious as to whether all double rifles have two triggers rather than a single trigger. Thanks for any response. Sir, when I was shopping around for my double, it was the same question that I asked, as that will be the ultimate solution. Apparently you do get a double rifle with a single trigger, but if I recall correctly, and don't quote me on this, but I think it was one of the cheaper brands or along those lines. Actually, quite the opposite, Marius. I don't recall exactly, but I'm pretty sure it's Westley Richards and in fact, Hemingway's double was a single trigger.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Thanks, guys - I always appreciate being able to learn things like this.
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I was firing my Searcy front barrel trigger first cause it felt more natural also.
I've only shot it twice so far (6 rounds a session) in .470 Nitro. So don't have any habits.
The topic came up also on a plains game safari in RSA in 2014. Most of the PHs and clients mentioned the rear trigger first method also because of the decreased chance of a double tap in recoil like some folks mentioned. Makes sense.
When I go back to training and shooting a bunch for a buffalo hunt, I'm going to practice up on the rear trigger first.
I Hunt and I Fish, If I Need to Get Away. If You're Finding Fault With Me, Moaning More Than I Can Stand, I'll Tell You What...For a Little While I'll Go See the Outdoor Plan. -Hank III
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I had JJ Perodeau do a trigger job on my 500 NE. He recommends BOTH triggers be set at the same weight of pull and refers to Holland and Holland as doing so with their Doubles. I always shoot the front trigger first.
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With my Chapuis 9,3x74R I went against tradition and have a single trigger. After the first shot, just trip the trigger again for the second blast.  Nontraditional and likely blasphemous in the eyes of the DR purists, but it works for me!
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I have never held a DR much less fired one. The single theme that prevails is that " they are regulated to fire the right barrel first". I dont understand how firing one barrel before the other would have any effect on the impact on target if they are not being fired simultaneously. Can someone explain this to me.
precision is group shooting, accuracy is hitting your intended target.
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