DGR375
.300 member
Reged: 04/10/07
Posts: 131
Loc: Gold Coast, QLD
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The deed has been done! After two years of research and questions, a deposit has been placed on a new Merkel 140 double rifle in 9.3 x 74R. Delivery time is 12 - 18 months. Options asked for are: red recoil pad, express sights, and ejectors. I know ejectors are frowned upon by many, but I thought better to have them, and if I need to change , it is easier to change to non-ejectors than do the opposite. Engraving is the basic level only. Engraving can be nice, but it is expensive.
The rifle has been ordered through Pine River Gunsmiths, a half hour drive out of Brisbane. Thanks, Dale, for your help. Thanks, Watto, you helped me make up my mind to go ahead.
All I need do now is wait!
PS Granite Arms import Merkels, and were really helpful. They sent up a 140A in .470 NE (very rare to have a spare rifle available) for me to examine. It was great, fully engraved, but without a recoil pad(ouch!). I was tempted, but commonsense won out - a 9.3 is more usable for my needs.
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93mouse
.375 member
Reged: 17/08/07
Posts: 745
Loc: Slovenia
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Allright - you won't be sorry - long wait tho but worth it - congratulations and a teaser 
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DUGABOY1
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Reged: 02/02/03
Posts: 1340
Loc: TEXAS USA
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The deed has been done! After two years of research and questions, a deposit has been placed on a new Merkel 140 double rifle in 9.3 x 74R. Delivery time is 12 - 18 months. Options asked for are: red recoil pad, express sights, and ejectors. I know ejectors are frowned upon by many, but I thought better to have them, and if I need to change , it is easier to change to non-ejectors than do the opposite. Engraving is the basic level only. Engraving can be nice, but it is expensive.
The rifle has been ordered through Pine River Gunsmiths, a half hour drive out of Brisbane. Thanks, Dale, for your help. Thanks, Watto, you helped me make up my mind to go ahead.
All I need do now is wait!
PS Granite Arms import Merkels, and were really helpful. They sent up a 140A in .470 NE (very rare to have a spare rifle available) for me to examine. It was great, fully engraved, but without a recoil pad(ouch!). I was tempted, but commonsense won out - a 9.3 is more usable for my needs.
You will love the 140E! I have one also in 9.3X74R, and it has become my favorite double rifle, and I use it at least 3 times more than any double I own! 
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CptCurl
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Reged: 01/05/04
Posts: 5318
Loc: Fincastle, Botetourt County, V...
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Congratulations!
A 9.3 is probably the most versatile double you can own. Here's mine:
Curl's Clamshell 9.3x74R
Curl
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YOUR DOUBLE RIFLE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND.
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