Well... It took me a while to find just the right backdrop, but I think it might just live up to Shootacow's standards... I had to balance just right to get the full gun (less just the very tip of the barrels), the box, the light just right and my foot in the picture.

I know you are all proud of me:

A nice Merkel with a Schmidt & Bender scope

I was just looking at the double-that is what I should be looking at as it is the only thing that really interests me.Unfortunately other people are more interested in other things.I understand why someone might take a picture on a box-as I do not know his state of affairs and dont really care.BTW,that looks like a crappy double.

Hey Buddy! Crappy is as crappy does...

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Originally posted by JDA-CO:


I know you are all proud of me:

Including you foot was a nice touch.

Where'd ya get them shinny shoes?

Can't be George, those shoes look like they are tied.

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
Where'd ya get them shinny shoes?

Wore'em just for the photo-shoot... All out, I'm telling ya... Shootacow all the way (you know he's my hero!)!!!

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Originally posted by JDA-CO:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
Where'd ya get them shinny shoes?

Wore'em just for the photo-shoot... All out, I'm telling ya... Shootacow all the way (you know he's my hero!)!!!

Those are cool! Got a hat to match?

He'd need Elton John shades to match the hat then!

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
He'd need Elton John shades to match the hat then!

I was wearing the hat and the glasses when I took the picture but I was unable to get my head between my legs like Shootacow...

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
He'd need Elton John shades to match the hat then!

I was wearing the hat and the glasses when I took the picture but I was unable to get my head between my legs like Shootacow...

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

X2

JDA

What calibre is that double?

It's a 140 6.5x55. As I understand, Merk made a small frame of their 140 prior to going to the adjustable regulation 141 version.

It's a wonderful DR and I have not found ammo that it will not shoot.

JDA

That would be a Sweet calibre for a scoped double rifle.

Yeah, it really is. I find this one to be very useful for most of North America, Africa and Europe. I'm doing a stag hunt in Scotland this year and it will be the rifle I carry. It's a great gun for everything up to the big bears and larger african animals. This one has double triggers, with the front being set and claw mounts.

Merk makes the 141 with adjustable regulation - Merk made a mistake, in my judgement, going to the 141 (although a very nice gun in its own right)... When I bought this gun, I really wasn't sure what model it was - Several AR members helped me figure it out. The 140 is a different animal - I like the Idea of having a DR regulated properly (although that is no more than a personal preference).

Nice rifle! I had good luck with my Merkel.

LOL!

that double looks nice,compare to shootway searcy looks like comparing NEON and MERCEDES

Although a nice composition I have a few suggestions.....

You need a soiled concrete floor for a background

A little more trash both in and around the box

Loose the shoe, go barefoot

Ken - Next time I setup for such a complicated photo-shoot, i'll leave my shoes behind. Very good idea!

Not only that but it would probably be best to not cut your toe nails for a month or so, and maybe have some toe jam in between. And of course, having a piece of shit rifle as the subject instead of your nice Merkel would help achieve the shootacow affect as well. Just sayin!

Todd: I'm watching that other thread with all the issues Eland Slayer is having, I'm thinking I'm glad I have several Merk's and a good company to stand behind them...

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Originally posted by Kebco:
Although a nice composition I have a few suggestions.....

You need a soiled concrete floor for a background

A little more trash both in and around the box

Loose the shoe, go barefoot

First thing jumped out at me was the absence of any empty beer cans...

I couldn't find any low dollar Canadian beer.

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Originally posted by JDA-CO:
Todd: I'm watching that other thread with all the issues Eland Slayer is having, I'm thinking I'm glad I have several Merk's and a good company to stand behind them...

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
Where'd ya get them shinny shoes?

The real question is where'd he get them 22LR rounds?

22lr rounds? You have me confused?

My mistake... thought that was a federal 22LR value pack down in the box...

AHHH... No, one of the 100rd bricks of 45-acp...

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Originally posted by JDA-CO:
Ken - Next time I setup for such a complicated photo-shoot, i'll leave my shoes behind. Very good idea!

One word; "Crocs"