Corbinshell, I don't have a 7X57R Merkel, but I do have one chambered for 9.3X74R, and it is my favorite rifle under .400 caliber. I seldom shoot my larger doubles anymore, as the 9.3 Merkel is about perfect for North American hunting, but is adiquate for Africa as well! With carefully worked up handloads, it will put four shots under a playing card at 100 yds with the express sights. Ejectors work perfectly, and are timed properly, dropping both cases close together, every time! Trigger pull could be better, but are sharp to break, but heavy. These Merkels are money well spent, IMO!