OK, Nitro but the list is pretty long-winded.

I have owned a couple of Merkels. One was new in 470 and the other was 9.3 which was used and traded it. Another was my hunting partner's dad's 475 Jefferys No. 2 which I had to give back to him.

As posted before, I've always been entranced with DB's.

I've never really hunted with one only shot small critters. Targets of opportunity you know.

I've got slew of Ruger big bores and a bunch of leverguns from 357 and up.

I plan to get a Searcy in about a year and am trying to talk my partner's dad out of the 475 J No.2 to get it back.

I just love SXS's and have only handled O/U's.

I think any of the H&H's, Purdeys and maybe Kreighoff's are in the 3.

Top DB hunters are Elmer Keith, Jack Lott and Capstick.

A proper DB should have great wood, nicely done and modest engraving and SXS.

Any reading material concerning DB's in the rifle calibers. So far no shotguns except for duty.

Satisfied Nitro?