Advice Please

15 April 2011, 19:11

hughman

Advice Please

Hello All;

I am very close to buying a new Merkel 140 E in 450/400 NE. Does anyone have experience with these that may affect my decision? It's a lot of money to me and I don't want to make a big mistake. This would be my first DR.

Thanks for your help,

Hugh

15 April 2011, 19:29

PSmith

There are lots of guys here on AR with Merkel knowledge and opinions. Also, you might want to speak with Mike Stewart (posts here as mdstewart), here is his compnay website:

http://featherandfly.com/

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15 April 2011, 19:37

mdstewart

quote:
Originally posted by hughman:
Hello All;

I am very close to buying a new Merkel 140 E in 450/400 NE. Does anyone have experience with these that may affect my decision? It's a lot of money to me and I don't want to make a big mistake. This would be my first DR.

Thanks for your help,

Hugh

Hughman,

You're welcome to give me a call or send email. I think you'll be very pleased with both the gun, it's accuracy, and the caliber.

Just shot one for another customer this week with good results using factory Hornady ammo. I'll be glad to forward pictures if you'd like.

PM me for phone number and email address. Mike

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16 April 2011, 04:48

dpcd

I was in the same situation a couple of years ago and, after looking both over (not shooting them), I chose a Krieghoff for slightly more. I like it.