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Drilling on the Way
20 December 2020, 10:31
luv2safariDrilling on the Way
I have a Merkel 90 in 12 & 7X65R on the way here. It's scoped with a Loopy 3.5-10 VX 3i in a swing mount. It's a hunter, not a display piece. I tend to prefer 16 gauge guns for their trimmer lighter configuration and have a Kreighoff Trumpf Dural in 16 & 7X65R that handles like a nimble SXS, but a 12 has advantages of sorts.
Although heavy, even in 16ga, the Merkel 90 series has my favorite safety and selector system with no Greener side safety or a button on the cocker set up.
21 December 2020, 00:37
mikemvNice one! Looks like Dale has us both covered. I am waiting on a 16/7x65 BBf from him.
I too prefer 16s but have two 12s that are easier to find various shot loads for as I dont load anymore.
Enjoy
21 December 2020, 05:43
luv2safariThe 16/7X65R BBF will be a lot handier for sure.
This 12ga will be a truck gun. Now I have to go out and find a good used super duty PU, rated high enough to carry it.
21 December 2020, 08:43
loud-n-boomerReminds me of a Simson 16/7x65R that we both know and love!
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx
22 December 2020, 07:57
luv2safariI'd trade for another 16ga gun, Dave.
22 December 2020, 08:51
loud-n-boomerThe 16 is so pretty, it probably has a home for life.
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx
23 December 2020, 02:51
Black FlyBruce,
You are hopeless. Having you around is like having a crazy twin brother. 'But Mom, Bruce did it! So why can't I?'
Bfly
Work hard and be nice, you never have enough time or friends.
23 December 2020, 03:15
luv2safariWell...I didn't have a 12 gauge and 7X65R drilling in the house, and I needed this one, didn't I?
23 December 2020, 03:32
Black FlyThat is very good thinking! I'm not sure that the management at this house would agree.
Hmm! I just found a bag of 6.3x52R brass. Wonder what I should do?
Bfly
Work hard and be nice, you never have enough time or friends.
23 December 2020, 05:22
luv2safariYou have all the excuse you need. HINT
23 December 2020, 20:56
Black FlyI need to stay off the naughty list for a few more days!
Work hard and be nice, you never have enough time or friends.
28 December 2020, 06:00
luv2safariGot it yesterday, and it shoots gangbusters. It's a 1" gun with my 150gr Nosler BT load for my Kreighoff drilling and right at 1.5" with Norma factory 156gr Oryx ammo.
I took it apart and cooled it for ten minutes between shots. Ambient temp was 38F at 2:00 p.m...cold day today.