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Prayers for your successful surgery and return to health. :) I'm looking forward to hearing about your hunt.

The firearm was not modified in anyway. It had the factory removable dovetail. this was built to utilize this cut out. If I was going to mill the gun I could have achieved co-witness. The new mount bolts on with the same two factory allen head screws that the dovetail used. I'm not sure...

I can inquire at the machine shop I had cut it, but this was really just a one off as nobody offered what I wanted and I didn't want to mill the gun at all

I thought I would share this for those interested. It took awhile and cost as much as the RMR due to 3D modelling and scanning the firearm but I am very happy with the fit and cheek weld while in use. I also managed to get it low enough the irons are still visible and somewhat useable but by...

Its actually pretty rocky ground so its not too bad. There was one soft spot in a valley I got a few loads of pit-run hauled into but that was it. Got stuck in snow drifts though a few time this winter haha!

My little weekend and hunting cabin I've been working on this winter. It's about 1.5 hrs from home but far enough away form people to be relaxing. Nothing fancy by any means but it works for me!

If you're are going to be charged and mauled you won't barely have time to lift your firearm from a rest to aim before it happens in most cases... just fyi. There is no time to circle around and "take a kill shot" unless you are in no threat and just plain old hunting it... 1 or 2 seconds...

12” gongs but probably holding 6” groups. 350gr tsx however…. 16” penetration in wet fir, 100% weight retention. Fyi my 500NE with 570gr a frames only did 14” in this same block of wood

80gr IMR4198, 2830fps. Solid hits to 400 yards with a 1-4 scope. Love 350's in my 458 lott

Also try Sicario and Sicario: Day of the Soldado. Dark, but more good work by Tyler Sheridan. I think Spencer roaming Africa hunting dangerous game with a double rifle, while running from his WW1 PTSD, then having a stunning blonde Brit steal his thoughts.... is quite a nice break from my...

Just stumbled on this and thought I would share as I was 'enlightened' this summer. I went fishing early on our own land on Aug 6th, 200 yards from my cabin. Like I have for 30+ years... I was being too quiet and managed to get in-between a sow grizz and its cub unknowingly in the bush. By the...

I love this forum! You guys are amazing. Varget is a bit less dense then RL15 with a very similar burn rate so I actually thought it might be a good choice to start low and work up, but your data is a huge help! 95-98grs varget would be touching the bullet base. :) the IMR-4350 data is...

Hello all, odd bullet weight but let me explain. I bought 100 bonded 500gr .509" soft points for my 50 alaskan years ago and they were too long and never fed right so they sat on the shelf. I recently acquired a 500ne double and thought I would make up these as a mid weight bullet for use...

That is stunning! Wow :)

I could agree with all the above and your new triggers look more robust. I am going to try and find some asap. But on the positive side I did find time tonight to open her up and disable the auto saftey. The saftey still work as it should (stays where you left it) but doesn't automatically...

Does this have the articulating front trigger? I believe KMG’s does as does mine…. and they look to be unsupported and poor design compared to this trigger that is supported by the rear webbing… hmm

Unfortunately i believe these are mild steel. Due to its low carbon, mild Steel is typically more malleable, machinable, and weldable than other steels. However, it also means it is almost impossible to harden through heat treatment.

500NE and after 1/2 dozen shots last weekend I am happy with it other then the saftey and triggers. I have a 458Lott CZ550, and 7lb 50 Alaskan lever so I somewhat knew what kind of punishment I was in for :P thanks all, it seems like a great forum with some amazing people!

Oh I also submitted a warranty claim through the Merkel importer in Canada (Wolverine supplies) who are great, but I doubt they will get much back from Merkel.

This is all very interesting. I did spend some time on the triggers to straighten them out, before they were similar or worse the KMG Safari's. I assume in the store it was handled by many for years as it had a thick layer of dust on it, and I assume many attempted to pull the triggers on...

Thanks Kevin :) As to the incident, it's embarrassing to say the least and mostly my fault. I went fishing early on our own land 200 yards from my cabin. Like i have for 30+ years... I was being too quiet and managed to get in-between a sow grizz and its cub unknowingly in the bush. By...

Thanks Everyone! I really appreciate the warm welcome! I do love Africa and visited Zambia, Zimbabwe and SA in 2014. I met some great people from Joburg while in Asia in 2013 and was invited for their wedding so made the best of it and spent a month there! The plains south of Kruger...

I am interested in hearing more on anyone who has experienced the bent triggers with the 140ae? I just bought a 140ae in 500NE last week with thoughts of a better stopping gun after a terrifying encounter here and also the thoughts of another African adventure as its been almost 10 years since I...

Hello, new member here with questions about a Merkel 140ae I just purchased with the idea of using it one day in Africa. Going to head to the double rifle forum and see what the experts have to say if I can figure out a way to post without being accused of spamming... lol :)