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I just bought my first double, a Merkel 470NE. I got a screaming deal on this bad boy, and of course as usual I wont bank these saved dollars, NOOO, that would be TOOO easy and smart. I don't seem to be happy unless I customize my weapons until I can't ever recover the investments made in them. It's a sickness. I don't like the notched rear sight. I want to replace it or modify it to a shallow V. My initial thought is to have someone install the shallow V and then have the sight engraved with a line or V. Then inlay in gold. I was also thinking about having 470 N.E.engraved and inlayed in the center rib. Another more functional choice might be a white front sight/white bead combo. Looking for advice, ideas and thoughts from the double experts. | ||
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JJ at Champlins did my Merkel a few years ago. Correct recoil pad, V rear sight like you speak of and a warthog ivory bead front sight. That was one double that was built like a tank and shot perfectly.....I miss it sometimes. Gary DRSS NRA Lifer DSC | |||
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The standard Recknagel (NECG) V sight will replace the notch type (also a Recknagel). | |||
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Thanks guys. I spoke with JJ who offered several suggestions. Any other thoughts are still appreciated. | |||
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I think I am gonna put a ghost ring on mine and change the front blade to a small bead with flip-up ivory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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If you don't mind me asking, were did you purchase your Merkel and what sort of pricing are they. | |||
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It just occurred to me that the Aust Merkels came with V Rear sights. Maybe the US importer needs to ask for the same. | |||
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For the last 2 years factory V rear come as a standard on African models:  Same goes for front bead:  So I guess rifle in question is older. | |||
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You dirty dog. Congratulations and great shooting. Mike | |||
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It could be an older model. I know it was auctioned this fall at an SCI dinner and is new, but I will check ppwk to determine build date if possible. It is surely different than your picture--mine has a square front sight(bead) and matching notched square rear---not shallow V. | |||
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Mike, I am afraid it was inevitable. I blame it completely on meeting you! My retirement has been in jeopardy ever since we met! -G | |||
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You can shoot (or maybe I can shoot) just as accurately or maybe better, since I can actually see it, with a big white bead. ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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