9.3x74R Double Rifle Regulation - Merkel

[Matabele]

Hi folks,

I'm on the lookout for a double in the above calibre and think I may have found one, a 2000 era Merkel. The owner is not sure what it was regulated for so I'm assuming a standard 286gr load. The complication is here in the UK I'll have to resort to using lighter 230-250gr all copper bullets to feed it.

I was wondering if anyone has had the same issue and what they got in terms of accuracy and velocity for the lighter bullets, in order for it to regulate?

On another note are there any thoughts good or bad about a 25 year old Merkel boxlock, shooting all copper bullets in it...or how that might compare to a new Krieghoff which I haven't ruled out as an option. As a bonus the Krieghoff has adjustable muzzles to help with regulation.

Many thanks in advance!

 

[Bonk]

Have you considered an O/U double in 9.3x74R? The O/U configuration eliminates most of the regulating issues and it should be easy to find one in the UK.

 

[Matabele]

Have you considered an O/U double in 9.3x74R? The O/U configuration eliminates most of the regulating issues and it should be easy to find one in the UK.

Thanks for the reply, appreciate it! You're probably right about the O/U but I've just got an itch for a SxS that I can't shake at the moment.