The Venerable 450/400 Re-invented
Dangerous Game Hunting - not a sport to be taken likely. Getting ready for a major hunt I decided a few days before leaving to get my double rifle inspected by the famous gunsmith, Lonnie Ammanns. On opening the gun, looking at the sears, hammer, and inner trigger, surprised, he said "this thing is built like a Sherman tank." The entire trigger assembly was tough, stout - old school American serious engineering.
Butch Searcy does his rifles right. They have a lifetime guarantee, and are made with the brilliant craftsmanship of a master. Most of his clients own multiple versions of his guns. What makes them different: for one aspect; the hand regulation of the barrels make a huge difference. My 500 Nitro Searcy barrels point to exactly 75 yards and are within in 1 1/2 inches at 100 yards after they cross. I had the pleasure of visiting Searcy's shop in Boron California - and thus began an amazing odyssey towards my rifle. The shop combined modern CNC with American craftsmanship. The gun is an extremely sound, functional piece of art.
Butch Searcy has practically re-invented the 450/400, and recommends it highly. Plenty of knock down on big game, yet not the stunning kick of some. A pleasure to shoot and great all around gun, a history of high regard and making a huge comeback.
Butch Searcy pays exquisite attention to detail, yet never sacrifices reliability. More than other hunting, dangerous game critically relies on dependability. The Searcy - "a Sherman Tank" - offers that critical edge in the life and death micro seconds that matter.