Virgin trip to the range with my Merkel .470 N.E.

19 February 2007, 22:28

Badger Matt

Sorry if I'm getting to be a bore with all my questions, comments, and general giddiness regarding my first double rifle...biut, dammit, I'm having a good time

I took her to the local range this afternoon and threw a few rounds downrange. I was shooting Federal Premium 500gr Woodleigh Weldcore SPs. At 25yds, she managed a 3/4" two-shot group and at 100yds a 6 1/8" one. I am more than pleased and believe I can do better with practice.

Recoil was surprisingly mild -- very mild. Much more tame than my CZ .416 Rigby.

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20 February 2007, 04:35

That is great, the merkel is a very accurate rifle, I had a 470 that would shoot just over an inch at 70 yards whtn I did my part..
Lots of people knock the merkel, they are the best buy on the market. Really solid gun that shoots great