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NitroX
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Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles
16/10/11 06:16 PM

Don't own one, am not a PH either. Had a look at one a PH was buying/just bought in 2002 in the Matetsi in Zimbabwe. Plus of course seen them and handled them here in Oz. This guy would have used them for backup regularly on elephant, buffalo etc.

.470, good calibre for backing up or general big bore use. Good cartridge as for a NE cartridge it is probably relatively more available than a lot of other NE ammo.

Plain rifle, well made for the price. Strong and solid.

For a PH however, or anyone really, I would insist on a deep V rear sight being put on it, or custom fitted afterwards instead of the crap small U notched rear sight.

Sometimes see them for around the $8000 price on the second hand market. Might have to wait for one to turn up at this price. Even saw one in the USA at this sort of price.

As suggested handle one and see how you like it.

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PH's using Merkel Doubles	NitroNut	16/10/11 11:41 AM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	ozhunter	16/10/11 12:38 PM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	500Nitro	16/10/11 01:00 PM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	Ben	16/10/11 01:50 PM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	NitroX	16/10/11 06:16 PM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	Ben	16/10/11 07:00 PM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	500Nitro	16/10/11 09:56 PM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	HogPilot	17/10/11 09:45 AM
Re: PH's using Merkel Doubles	ozhunter	22/10/11 10:42 AM

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