Thanks for both of your responses I do feel some what inclined for the Merkel; I have handled both rifles and the both feel pretty good; The Chapuis is heavier, and I really do not know if this works in favor or agains in a double, I know that a heavier rifle will recoil less but i do not know if that will make it more difficult to handle or on the contraries easier to point and more steady to aim.

I look forward to keep on hearing more opinions!!!

Thanks Again!