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So now the proud owner of a Merkel in 500 NE with ejectors and game scenes  . Nice wood and feels good in hand. Just waiting on the components (Jamison brass, dies, variety of bullets) to do some reloading for it as well as the Norma PH loaded ammo to arrive (I hate buying loaded ammo, but I like nickel cases in straight-walled calibers).So do I need to fill out some special paperwork and do some special dance for YouTube to be a member of the DRSS?  NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | ||
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Congrats, Paul...and welcome to the club. I know you'll enjoy that Merkel. She'll kick a bit in the 500 as the merk's are just a touch light in 500...I had a 470 that weighed about a pound more than the 500's. Mine was very accurate and had no issues whatsoever. Would have still had her too....but once the bug bites....LOOK OUT. Gary DRSS NRA Lifer SCI DSC | |||
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I'm pretty sure that first you have to provide pictures of the qualifying rifle... "If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump | |||
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As long as I don't have to provide pictures of me - that would be considered cruel and unusual punishment to any who accidentally happened upon them NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Welcome, to the DRSS, Brother! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Thanks Rusty. Will take and post pictures later today. Looking forward to having some fun. Looks like I will be taking a few heavyweights to Zimbabwe on September 1st - 500NE, 585AHR (my dad will be using this) and my 600OK. Paul NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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I hope the rifle serves you very well! Rusty says you are in the DRSS and that's THAT!  Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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Here are a few photos along with that of my 600OK - either has to put a whole hell of hurt on a Cape Buffalo!   [IMG] http://i218.photobucket.com/al...K/CIMG1053.jpg[/IMG]    NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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If you decide to get a front bead for it in lieu of the Partridge post sight, then RECKNAGEL make them. They also offer ones with a flip up white moon sight. | |||
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Welcome, to the DRSS. Yess you are now a proud member. Bill Member DSC,DRSS,NRA,TSRA A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain There ought to be one day - just one – when there is open season on Congressmen. ~Will Rogers~ | |||
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Wow, on the right side of the action, the elephant morphs into a buffalo! I assume that one of the photos is a mirror image? Nice double! JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous. | |||
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Yes, Judge, that's why the date/time stamp is mirrored image. I had a .500 NE Merkel for about two years. I really enjoyed, but it is too light for caliber - it smacks you pretty hard and I am not recoil sensitive. Enjoy it. I did. 577NitroExpress Double Rifle Shooters Society Francotte .470 Nitro Express  If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... | |||
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Thanks. Yes - when I rotated the picture in Photobucket, I must have inverted it instead of just rotating it. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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After I do a bit of playing with it, I might need to have some modifications to the butt pad and weight. Just had my 600 Overkill lightened to around 11 pounds, but of course the stock design and recoil pad are worlds different than that on the Merkel. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Paul, I think it’s kind of neat that a .500 double looks kind of small next to your 600. You guys are going to be in trouble with the ultra light gun police, talking about adding weight. I think a good recoil pad and some weight say 2 mercury reducers would be a good way to go. Have fun and give us a range report. Bill Member DSC,DRSS,NRA,TSRA A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain There ought to be one day - just one – when there is open season on Congressmen. ~Will Rogers~ | |||
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Thought my reloading components were going to be here today - can't give it a whirl until I either have some ammo or make my own. Either way, when I do go I'll be sure to take some video and pictures and post a comparison to the 600OK and 585AHR. Thanks, Paul NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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