Hey,

I own two double rifles in the “utility” grade: a Merkel 140 (375 H&H) and Chapuis Brouess (470NE) for the sole purpose of them being trouble free to own and shoot. I reload both of course, to “regulate” my loads. I practice a fare amount, so what I lack in point-ability with these guns I gain in familiarity. The Merkel is really starting to feel at home on my shoulder. I can hit 2-liter bottles at 50 yards shot after shot. The 470 is much heavier and kicks a lot more. I’m still shooting it at 25 yards for practice. I snap cap both about 100 of times a week. I know exactly how the trigger will feel when I shoot. I’ve never had a double because of this practicing.