There are about 3 echelons of DRs. There are the smaller calibers like 45-70 in guns like Pedersoli which are available in lower prices. Then there are the very high end guns like Purdey & H&H quality which are often over $100,000. Then there are the medium quality guns like Searcy, Merkel, Heym, Rigby, Blaser, Chapuis, etc. Of this medium quality, I disliked the Blaser due to the funky and potentially dangerous double cocking system. Otherwise it felt good although the bullet holder is kinda funky, too. As far as general quality goes, the Chapuis looked and felt more like it belonged with the lower echelon guns. I haven't seen a new Rigby close up so cannot comment on that one. However, as it uses a Merkel action, I don't see why it is double the price of a Merkel.