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mikeh416Rigby
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Need your advice please.
      06/04/07 12:19 PM

In August of 2008 I'll be taking my first, and probably only, Cape Buffalo hunt. I have a Ruger 77 in .416 Rigby that I know is capable of doing the job if I do my part.

I do however, have a dilema. I would love to take the Buffalo with a double rifle, if for no other reason, double rifles just reek of romance and nostalgia when it comes to Buffalo hunting. I am, unfortunately, not in a position financially, to be able to afford a top of the line double rifle, especially, since this will be used on only one hunt.

A friend here on NE has suggested that I look for a used Merkel, in good working condition, in .470 caliber, use it for the trip, and sell it upon my return.

What is your experience/knowledge of Merkel's as far as function, reliability, and accuracy? What should I expect to pay for a functional used Merkel, and what would be a good source to find one?

Thanks for your feedback.

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* Need your advice please. mikeh416Rigby 06/04/07 12:19 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. Ripp   08/04/07 01:14 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. Charles_Helm   08/04/07 11:22 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. mikeh416Rigby   08/04/07 01:13 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. hoppdoc   08/04/07 10:50 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. CptCurlAdministrator   08/04/07 11:10 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. CptCurlAdministrator   08/04/07 10:22 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. Badger_Matt   08/04/07 11:32 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. EricD   07/04/07 08:10 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. mikeh416Rigby   10/04/07 05:25 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. NitroXAdministrator   11/04/07 01:37 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. 500grains   11/04/07 12:24 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. hoppdoc   07/04/07 10:41 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. Chasseur   07/04/07 04:51 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. CptCurlAdministrator   06/04/07 09:15 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. Badger_Matt   06/04/07 09:19 PM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. mikeh416Rigby   07/04/07 05:33 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. 500grains   07/04/07 12:59 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. mikeh416Rigby   07/04/07 01:26 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. NitroXAdministrator   07/04/07 01:17 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. ozhunter   07/04/07 01:11 AM
. * * Re: Need your advice please. Greener   06/04/07 04:36 PM

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