Author Topic: drilling (Read 2494 times)

pastorp · « **on:** November 01, 2009, 02:17:23 AM »

Well guys this trip has been bitter sweet what with my wife fracturing her wrist and the surgery required to fix it. The upside has been my nephew gave me a parker shotgun for my birthday and I've got a line on the drilling I've been wanting. Been looking for several years for the right drilling. Now I think I've found it. Just waiting for the gentelman to tell me the price.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2009, 02:19:27 AM »

Are you going to tell us more about the drilling?

pastorp · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2009, 05:14:07 AM »

Sure, it's a kregieoff, 16 double over 7x65R. Has a 22mag insert and a scope in claw mounts. Just waiting for the owner to price it.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2009, 07:45:55 AM »

I was looking at that same config a few years ago, but sadly when I went to purchase it ... It had been sold...

pastorp · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2009, 02:38:12 PM »

Found out the rifle barrell is 7x57R. I've looked at so many they kind of run together in my head. He did give me a price I like and pictures are on the way.

Regards,

pastorp · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2009, 11:49:26 PM »

Well Doug, The deal has been struck. The drilling is a early 50s Kriegoff, 16ga over 7x57R. Older Hensoldt scope in claw mounts. 22mag insert for the right shotgun barrell. All in very good condition for $2450. What do you think?

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2009, 07:32:57 AM »

Wow,
you lucky guy. Please dont post pictures as that will do me in...

pastorp · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2009, 09:06:59 AM »

Thanks Dougk, Don't give up on yours, their is one out there for you too.

I looked for 2-3 years before I found this one. I missed a couple just like you because of indicision. I was in a learning curve and unsure of what I wanted. DM was a big help, but I think I frustrated him some. Maybe he'll forgive me.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2009, 02:50:24 PM »

I think DM is frustrated...

He sure knows guns...

BBF · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2009, 06:41:36 PM »

Pardon my intrusion with this spelling correction.The make of the Drilling is "Krieghoff"

pastorp · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2009, 01:15:39 AM »

Well thanks for the spelling leson BBF.

guess if I'm going to own one I better learn how to spell it...............

Regards,

BBF · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2009, 07:16:16 AM »

There you go, after all that is a classic rifle from a very old and respected European gun maker so you got to act the part IMO

BTW FYI The word Krieg means War and Hof(f) means yard( front or back)

dougk · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2009, 11:22:25 AM »

When can we expect pictures?

pastorp · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2009, 02:03:47 PM »

When I made the deal I was aware the seller was going on a out of state hunt. He will be back The 21st I think he said. My check should already be there when he gets back. So probably about a week after he gets home I'll get the gun. I think around the end of the month.

Just in time to put under the Christmas tree.

Pictures you say.....I can take them but I'll need the kids to post them. There ariving dec. 20th, unless I can find someone else to help me.

Regards,

pastorp · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2009, 06:06:51 PM »

I can now report that I'm in posession of my drilling. Picked it up this evening. It;s really nice just what I wanted. In good shape and tight but enough wear that I won't feel bad about using it.

Did I say I'm happy with it, because I am.

Yeah Yeah I know pictures. I'll do my best to get some help with that.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2009, 02:21:55 AM »

Oh stop it you tease...

Congratulations!

pastorp · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2009, 07:25:00 PM »

OK getting set up to load for the rifle barrell. Got 200 norma 7x57R cases on the way. Along with dies & 150gr remington core-lokts.

I'll try this weight first and see if they shoot to the sights.

Probably start with my favorite rifle powder 4350. But I've got lots of powder & primers on hand.

Regards,

pastorp · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2009, 02:34:45 PM »

My components came in yesterday so I just finished loading up 10 rounds with 4350 powder and 150gr remington core-lokts in new norma cases primed with cci LR primers. I took the 7x57 starting load and reduced it 10% to use in the drilling.

If it's not blowing tomorrow I'll try it out.

Regards,

Drilling Man · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2009, 04:07:49 PM »

AND WHERE'S THE PICTS.?

DM

pastorp · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:24:18 AM »

I believe I told you my kids would be here this comming week-end and that I couldn't post them myself but would need help. What part of that don't you understand?

Regards,

Drilling Man · « **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2009, 10:46:32 AM »

Quote from: pastorp on December 17, 2009, 05:24:18 AM

I believe I told you my kids would be here this comming week-end and that I couldn't post them myself but would need help. What part of that don't you understand?

Regards,

SEE what happens when you get old? Make sure you don't get as old as i am, or you will also get senile like i am!

DM

pastorp · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2009, 11:21:34 AM »

I'm trying not to, but father time just keeps marching on.

pastorp · « **Reply #22 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:57:44 AM »

Well the picture posting defeated my kids yesterday. Even my daughter that used to work for IBM. They say they will figure it out today. We even registured on the picture hosting here on graybeard.

I been cracking the whip but it's hard to motivate them, there having too much fun visting with each other.

The newest grandkid has never met some of his cousins.

If they can't get them posted I may need to e-mail them to one of you to post if you wouldn't mind. Thanks,

Regards,

Pictures below:

dougk · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:28:57 AM »

Let me know if you need help. Or you can send me the Drilling and I will gladly post the pictures

dougk · « **Reply #24 on:** December 25, 2009, 02:35:44 AM »

Nice Gun

Drilling Man · « **Reply #25 on:** December 25, 2009, 03:04:14 AM »

Byron,

Thanks for posting the picts., it looks great!

Now that you have that down, we will be expecting some "close up's" of the gun, and pictures of the groups it shoots!!

DM