Greetings again double gunners! I picked up two Merkel SXS this week.
They are a 140A in 375 for me...and a .30-06 for Mrs. ( She insisted a pair of doubles was a good idea, and I Should do the right thing and buy them both! LOL- Who am I to argue?)

These were the last 2 on the shelf. Hers, has 2 tap holes, mine has none.

I realize there are $500.00 Merkel mounts, and ANY mount I choose must have QD capability.

But, will I been thrown from this forum, and bannished to the "Bolt Gunners" if I get a set of Leupold or Sako QD mounts tapped to the solid rib?

It should be strong, No? And 1/3 the price! And, most importantly, we should still be able to use the iron sights, with scope removal?

Appreciate the advice. I searched the forum, but didn't see this discussed. I understand proper claw mounts are difficult to 'smith.