Coupla Merkel questions

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26 October 2012, 00:28

Bill/Oregon

Coupla Merkel questions

Fellas, I bought JudgeG's little Merkel 141 double rifle in 9,3X74, and have two questions. Does anyone know the proper metric size Allen wrench for regulating barrel adjustment? Also, the butt stock finish needs touch up in a couple of spots. Boiled linseed oil or something else for this?
Many thanks.

Gosh, now that I think of it, does this make me a DRSS member?

26 October 2012, 01:26

Biebs

Bill, you still need the secret password :-)

26 October 2012, 02:09

Bill/Oregon

Is it "swordfish" or am I just confirming my decrepitude?

26 October 2012, 02:43

subsailor74

quote:
Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
Fellas, I bought JudgeG's little Merkel 141 double rifle in 9,3X74, and have two questions. Does anyone know the proper metric size Allen wrench for regulating barrel adjustment? Also, the butt stock finish needs touch up in a couple of spots. Boiled linseed oil or something else for this?
Many thanks.

Gosh, now that I think of it, does this make me a DRSS member?

Bill - I am pretty sure it is a 1mm allen wrench, but Ken Buch at Kebco could tell you for sure.

26 October 2012, 03:54

mdstewart

Bill,

Call Herbert at the Merkel distribution center; he can confirm the size and can give you some tips on regulating. Make sure you regulate the iron sights first at 50 yards, then focus on the scope. Herbert's number is 205-655-8299, central time.

By the way, the finish on all the newer Merkel is Tru-Oil. You can easily touch it up with that. Stay away from linseed oil. It will make a real mess of things.

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26 October 2012, 04:26

Bill/Oregon

Mr, Stewart: A tip of the hat sir.

26 October 2012, 04:34

DoubleDon

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Bill, you still need the secret password :-)

You also need to know the secret handshake and sign as well :-)))

26 October 2012, 05:31

Kebco

1mm is correct
I suggest you do not go cranking away, if you do go slowly and keep very good notes of what you did so you can back it back up if necessary. More than one person thought they could improve the factory regulation only to have a gun that would not hit a barn standing inside with the door closed.

26 October 2012, 18:59

Bill/Oregon

Ken: Duly noted, and thank you.

Don: Do I get a secret decoder ring and a propeller beanie when I'm in?

26 October 2012, 19:11

SFRanger7GP

I regulated mine and followed Judge G's advice to the letter when I did it. It is very simple to regulate.

11 November 2012, 03:33

carpediem4570

I have the same model and re-regulated for a 270 grainbullet. Just go slow and as was stated, document, document, document your changes AND do only one plane at a time, ie. horizontal, then vertical.

Factory instructions are available if you need them. Just drop me a line.

Regards,

Carpediem

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11 November 2012, 03:40

Todd Williams

Bill, welcome to the DRSS, even though you're officially a Pledge until receiving your decoder ring!!

Got any pictures of the rifle for us to enjoy?