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CptCurl
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Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!
14/09/05 06:56 AM

MauserRifle,

In my opinion (and it is just that), the best choice for an entry level double rifle is the Merkel 140-2.

If you are looking for a double in a dangerous game caliber, as your post suggests, you can find a Merkel on the used market in the realm of $7,000. For that you will get a well made, dependable, accurate rifle. Merkel has been making double rifles since the late 1800's, and they know what they are doing. It will last your lifetime and several others.

Don't get the model 140-2.1. You will pay an extra $1,000 for cheezy engraving. Remember, this is an entry level, working rifle.

I have a Model 140-2 in .500 Nitro, and I really like it. I have shot it hundreds of times. This is not the only double rifle I have. I'm a collector, but also a shooter.

That's my advice, for what it's worth ($0.02). You might even consider .500 Nitro. It is really a great caliber and fun to shoot. I can load for it as easily and cheaply as for a .470 Nitro.

Good luck in your choice,
Curl

P.S.

I ain't exactly distinguished; more nearly extinguished!

Curl

P.P.S.

Here's a link to the website:

Merkel 140-2

Curl

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Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	13/09/05 10:43 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	CptCurl	14/09/05 12:09 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	mickey	14/09/05 01:16 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 03:41 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	CptCurl	14/09/05 11:49 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	JTOMLINSON	13/09/05 11:59 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	rgp	13/09/05 06:39 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	Peterb	13/09/05 01:41 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	luv2safari	13/09/05 02:06 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500grains	13/09/05 02:21 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	NE450No2	13/09/05 02:55 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	13/09/05 04:21 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	mickey	13/09/05 04:40 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 05:23 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	CptCurl	14/09/05 06:56 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 08:17 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 08:43 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 09:10 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 07:56 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 06:24 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 08:09 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 09:17 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	CptCurl	14/09/05 12:05 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 04:05 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	CptCurl	14/09/05 09:45 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	15/09/05 03:34 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	mickey	14/09/05 11:19 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 11:37 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 10:48 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 04:16 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	MauserRifle	14/09/05 04:48 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	CptCurl	14/09/05 11:44 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	mickey	13/09/05 12:40 PM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	tinker	14/09/05 12:45 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	500Nitro	14/09/05 03:45 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	tinker	14/09/05 06:26 AM
Re: Which DR cartridge for YOU!	475Guy	13/09/05 11:07 AM

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