| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 08/02/09 08:15 AM |
Re: Merkel versus Krieghoff
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The only problem I would have with the most popular two rifles is the weight. 10 1/2 pounds is very light for a 500. I am not recoil shy but there is a limit. Just my opinion. My Westley 476 weighed around 11 pounds and was a pleasure to shoot. I could say the same for my 470 Rigby with 28" barrels. On the other hand the 465 Holland I had weighed about 10 pounds 4 ounces and was very uncomfortable to shoot. It slapped very hard, not unlike a Weatherby.
That is exactely my thoughts and findings as well..shoot and have shot quite a bit- up to and including .577's-- Have NEVER been slapped as hard as I did when I owned the .470 Merkel...traded for a Westley --same caliber..absolute joy to shoot..
While I know everyone is different in how we shoot and stock design plays a part as well, the weight is something to consider...you can put in a mercury tube or 2 of you wish..know 2 that have and said it works very well...
Ripp