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Re: Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?
04/04/14 08:15 AM

Well, I wasn't intending to run George down. I don't know why he has his opinions, and there certainly is nothing wrong for seeking profit. I guess I sounded too caustic, but that was not my intention.

I just think it is curious he would condemn Merkel. That company has been in business for way over 100 years and has made guns from the finest quality down to working grade. There are many thousands of their guns being used every day. I don't see how anybody can just "write them off".

As for the Kreighoff double rifles, I would agree. I don't like their system of cocking, and I don't particularly like their looks. So that's my reason on that one. There are people who like their system and their looks, and they buy them. I have never heard of a Kreighoff being unreliable.

I've never owned a Chapuis, but the one I have shot was a very poor fit for me. I have heard others complain about their fit.

I've never owned a Heym. I am of the opinion they are way over-priced. I think you are getting the build quality of a Merkel for about 150% of the price. Personally I think a Merkel looks better than the Heym. The Merkel is more traditional. I don't like the appearance of the rear of the action on the Heym. From what others report they are very serviceable and dependable.

So there is my take on these guns and my reasons. Merkel is far from my favorite brand of DR, but they make a quality product and shouldn't be shoved aside.

Curl

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Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?	TOBY458	04/04/14 06:15 AM
Re: Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?	bonanza	11/04/14 04:19 AM
Re: Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?	CptCurl	04/04/14 06:49 AM
Re: Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?	Huvius	04/04/14 07:57 AM
Re: Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?	CptCurl	04/04/14 08:15 AM
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Re: Champlin doesn't recommend Merkel or Kreighoff. Why?	Rell	04/04/14 10:17 AM
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