Double Deuce 2 Bore Rifle: A Gunsmithing Spectacle
The largest sporting rifles ever actually used in the field as more than an exhibition were 4bore stopping rifles, firing roughly 1 in diameter (25mm) projectiles. These were intended to not simply kill a dangerous animal, but to stop it immediately in a charge, which might require shooting through thick bone or horn protection. For that purpose, the 4bore could have some value assuming you had an assistant to carry it when danger was not imminent However, there have been a number of gunsmiths who have built 2bore rifles, like this example named Double Deuce by its maker, Stolzer Son of Kansas. At 44 pounds, this behemoth is definitely too heavy for practical use, but it sure is an impressively huge piece of work It fires a 1. 33 ball weighing 3500gr (227g) at about 1250fps (380 you can hold it on target long enough to get an accurate shot. Cool Forgotten Weapons merch If you enjoy Forgotten Weapons, check out its sister channel, InRangeTV
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