Anxious to hear other repsonses, maybe from a Merkel dealer as to correctness. Regarding the strength of Merkel double rifle actions, when first introduced were based on their shotgun actions. There were supposedly problems with guns coming off face and not holding their action tightness. At some point the decision was made by Merkel to strenghten their actions by means I am not sure of, none the less the actions are now stronger and therefore NO problems with guns coming off face. If someone has additional information on this subject I would appreciate it.