I was making inquiries into getting a Merkel SXS double rifle. I was warned off the Merkel ,saying that the action was a cast one ,based on the shotgun action and that after 50-60 shots with bigger cartridges ,it starts to loosen up the action. He said the Heym action was much stronger and was a forged action ,not based on shotgun actions. The gunshop is a dealer for both makes ,so I dont think he was just steering me towards his brand. Has anyone out there got a Merkel double rifle with a lot of shots through it? If so ,how is it. BTW ,he says the Merkel shotguns are very good ,so I will go for one soon.