My Merkel 141 in 7X57R, game scene engraved, ejectors, and a Burris Short Mag 4.5X14 on a swing mountwent out to the range with me today. At 100yds, the gun groups were tight, recoil a non issue and the rifle is perfectly balanced and handy to use. My first experience with Merkel's non-selective, recoil operated single trigger (my other Merkels are all double trigger) but this one soon became a joy to use, once I got comfortable with it. In a hunting situation, I agree with those who say it is a bit faster to use than a double trigger. (Was it Elmer Keith who preferred single triggers for his several WRs in 476NE?) Considering the price, with scope, mounting by GSI's gunsmith and firing in, the mount, etc was under $7500, I say one hell of a bargain in a rifle that is a great medium to light double. And, the engraving (Silke Heinke) is stunning for a 'low priced' double. H&H or Purdey quality? Hell no. But on a very basic boxlock, and at a price without the optics of just around $6,000, not bad at all. Dave