Author Topic: Nimrod Drilling (Read 3270 times)

pastorp · « **on:** March 02, 2011, 02:38:36 AM »

Looking at a Nimrod drilling. Double 16ga over 7x57R with a long 22mag insert.

I've been told these are even better made than the Krieghoff drillings, The best of the best.

Opinions,

Drilling Man · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:19:12 AM »

Made better in what way? How much does it weigh?

DM

pastorp · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:31:07 AM »

According to one friend that works on drillings, the internal parts of the action. Weight about 7# without the scope. It is a steel action.

Thanks,

Tom H. · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2011, 01:20:12 PM »

A 7# drilling is about perfect, especially without a dural frame. Most of the larger centerfires go over 7.5 without a scope so that sounds like a peach.
Does the Nimrod you are taking about have bases? The 7x57r is a teriffic round as well for just about anything in the lower 48.

Any bells and whistles besides the insert?

BTW, the best of the best was probably the Krieghoff Neptun drillings. There were others of equal quality, but they made a beautiful sidelock - for the well heeled.

Tom

pastorp · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2011, 02:49:16 PM »

Tom, it has a 6x zeiss in claw mounts. It's a Best grade and has beautiful wood.

Byron

dougk · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:13:26 PM »

Hey Byron

I have to ask, How much?

Does it have any scenes engraved? Do you know when it was made? Also i remember reading that Nimrod was a trademark of Thieme & Schlegelmilch in Suhl.

Doug

pastorp · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:53:46 AM »

Your right Doug, it's made by T&S. The price is a little scarry but were negotating that. After all we are in a recession.

I'll probably be selling a few guns I really no longer use to recover my investment. Guess as I get older I'd rather have fewer guns that I really want. With my health problems my hunting will be limited from here on out. The drillings just makes more sence for the stand hunting I'll be able to do.

I doubt there will be anymore 40 mile walk-abouts in my hunting future.

If all this happens I'll send some pictures if you'll post them Doug. My son-in-law says my dsl is so slow it times out before the picture loads.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2011, 03:22:03 PM »

Hey Byron

let me know what your looking to sell. Given we are in a recession I might be interested

Tom H. · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:54:43 AM »

Recessions....

Having the scope and bases is more than just a plus. Sounds like just the ticket for practically anything.
A 7mm shooting 175s will shoot through practically anything end to end. Gamebore carries short 16s for about $15 a box and I use those for all of my upland.
My guess is that it has a greener safety, but when you're on stand and your son-in-law, grandkids and other family members drive all types of wild game past you it won't be much of an issue

Hey, you have to do these things right.

Good luck with the endevor.

Tom

pastorp · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:17:08 AM »

You guys know the difference in a recession & a depression??

It's a recession when your neighbor is out of work, and a depression when your out of work.

Doug is always trying to buy my good guns cheep..............

Tom, I think this new drilling will be real nice for everything I will do with a drilling. Thats a great idea about the family beaters. I have a couple of grandsons that would need no trainning.

there naturals.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2011, 03:28:54 PM »

Quote from: pastorp on March 05, 2011, 06:17:08 AM

You guys know the difference in a recession & a depression?? It's a recession when your neighbor is out of work, and a depression when your out of work.

Doug is always trying to buy my good guns cheep..............

Byron Byron Byron

Im trying to buy everyone I know good guns cheap

If I dont know them its super cheap.

Unless its Drillingman and I pay super super super cheap.

Drilling Man · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:42:51 PM »

Quote from: dougk on March 05, 2011, 03:28:54 PM

Quote from: pastorp on March 05, 2011, 06:17:08 AM
You guys know the difference in a recession & a depression?? It's a recession when your neighbor is out of work, and a depression when your out of work.

Doug is always trying to buy my good guns cheep..............

Byron Byron Byron

Im trying to buy everyone I know good guns cheap because i'm super cheap. Unless its from Drillingman and he knows I'm super super super cheap.

There, i "fixed" it for you...

DM

dougk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:21:06 PM »

Thanks Robert

I cant help it, having a 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter and a model wife makes me frugal

pastorp · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2011, 03:09:51 AM »

Well the deal is done and the Nimrod has started it's journey to Alaska.

Frugal is what you are because of your wife & kids...............Blame it on them Doug.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2011, 04:04:07 PM »

Hey Byron

I have always been a cheap SOB.

Now that you have a Nimrod can we call you a Nimrod? Also, what does that mean...

Seriously, congratulations on your newest acquisition....

Doug

Drilling Man · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:36:30 AM »

Quote from: dougk on March 15, 2011, 04:04:07 PM

Hey Byron

Now that you have a Nimrod can we call you a Nimrod?

Doug

HA HA HA

pastorp · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2011, 04:32:41 AM »

Doug,

nimrod= someone who is devoted to hunting, and or is very good at hunting.............

You be the judge if I qualify.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2011, 03:54:14 PM »

Dang Byron

You can call me Nimrod any time

Doug

Tom H. · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:39:01 PM »

Alright, this has been about long enough.

Where are the pix?

pastorp · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:16:35 AM »

Sorry Tom, the nimrod is here in the village at my FFLs. unfortunally he was medavacted to the hospital right after it came in but before I was able to pick it up. Not sure when he will get back.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:28:58 PM »

Quote from: pastorp on March 22, 2011, 05:16:35 AM

Sorry Tom, the nimrod is here in the village at my FFLs. unfortunally he was medavacted to the hospital right after it came in but before I was able to pick it up. Not sure when he will get back.

Regards,

Byron,

I hope your FFL completely recovers.

Now I have to ask did he need to be medavacted from touching your Nimrod?

Tom H. · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2011, 03:28:10 AM »

Haven't been on recently. Sorry to hear about your dealer and prayers for a quick recovery.

Keep us updated.

Tom

pastorp · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:28:03 AM »

Well turns out my ffl guy had a massy stroke. After being hospitalized since the stroke and going to therapy several times a day he's fine ally home. I picked up the nimrod yesterday. It's really very nice. I'll try to get some pictures in the next few days.

Regards,

dougk · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:46:47 PM »

Glad to hear your FFL is home....

Let me know if you need help with the pics?

NoZombies · « **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2011, 06:48:12 PM »

Did you ever have a chance to get any photos?

I'm interested in seeing this, as I have an opportunity to get one in need of some repair, and would love to see what one looks like in it's glory,

pastorp · « **Reply #25 on:** July 04, 2011, 09:45:02 AM »

Not yet zombie, lifes been pretty full. I'll get right on it though.

Regards,

pastorp · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2011, 06:55:11 PM »

doug, I sent you the pictures of the nimrod this evening.

Thanks,