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Unread 04-03-2017, 03:43 PM   #1
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There are three 450-400 cartridges; 2 3/8", 3" and 3 1/4".
I had a Royal grade double in 3.25, and I'm not sure I'd recommend that it a No.1, unless it was loaded way down.
Are you saying the action isn't strong enough?





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Are you saying the action isn't strong enough?
The 3 1/4" is right up there with the severe punishing cartridges, but the Number One action can probably handle the recoil. It's the stock to receiver construction I would be concerned about. There is a reason H&H used extended top and bottom tangs on those guns.
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From what I saw at the Vintage Cup, watching all day, the big cartridges are good for a few shots that's all. Guys that shot well one time fell way off 2nd and third go.

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Mr. Tony in Connecticut will sell you a Model 21 45.70 and a second set of 20 gauge barrels for only $65K
https://www.connecticutshotgun.com/p...70-26-20ga-28/
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Mr. Tony in Connecticut will sell you a Model 21 45.70 and a second set of 20 gauge barrels for only $65K
https://www.connecticutshotgun.com/p...70-26-20ga-28/
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There is a VH receiver and stock on sale now on guns international for $600.That could be a good start to a rifle project.
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Putting rifle barrels on double shotgun actions can work well or not at all depending on the action and the rifle caliber. I put a set of 30-40 Krag barrels on a SKB 20 gauge action and it didn't work out. The action would try to spring open when fired. I didn't discover it until I was down to final regulation and putting the ribs on. It was a waste of time and money.

If you're serious about trying to put a set of rifle barrels on a Parker action I would get in touch with Ellis Brown : www.ellisbrowncustomshop.com or ellis450@hotmail.com.

He literately wrote the book and taught classes on "Building Double Rifles on Shotgun Actions". He's a super nice very helpful guy. He can tell you how to select an action for such a conversion. And he of course does that type of work.

I love double's whether smooth or rifled and have looked at and considered buying a double in 405. I don't need one but I would sure enjoy one.
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Putting rifle barrels on double shotgun actions can work well or not at all depending on the action and the rifle caliber. .
The reverse is also very true, although it's a far less common occurrence. Many years ago, (1974-5ish) There was a fabulous little Westley Richards Drop Lock action double rifle in .300 Sherwood at Safari. The bores were virtually gone. As you can imagine, this was a tiny little gun; aabout the size of a 00 framed Parker. No one wanted the gun, and ammo was all but non existent too. Eventually, someone bought the gun and bore it out to a .410. It was a dismal failure as it was nowhere near balanced and the replacement top rib was not in keeping with the quality of the gun.
Today, it would be a no brainer, to have the gun bored and sleeved, and with the original cartridge too. A real shame.
So many of the old Rook rifles were spoiled this way.
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600.00 is to much of an investment especially when you don't get the barrels and forearm to start a double rifle project. Parkers are not the best choice for a double rifle in any smoke less caliber.
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