Merkel 140 reviews

[Andrew Short]

Opinions on this rifle please. Yes, I know It’s not a heym or VC but is it dependable.

Merkel 140 AE Safari 470 N.E. with game scene - Martini Gunmakers Canada

Merkel 140 AE Safari 470 N.E. with game scene Gun is in excellent condtion! Barrels 23 5/8″ Lop 15″ to the front trigger New cleaning tools RCBS dies, Ammunition Hornady 500 DGS(67pcs) Comes with the Original hard case!

martinigunmakers.com

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

I have never owned one. I have n ver owned one. Only complaint that I have heard was felt recoil, especially again not cheek.

Lon

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

A huge plus for the Merkel is the Greener cross bolt. As with the Heym you can therefore sleep easy on the problem of barrel opening. It seems to be a no-nonsense simple double, I would take it second to the Heym over any of the manufactured brands.

 

[Opposite Pole]

I shot water buffalo and a handful of shots at a target with one chambered for 470NE. It worked fine. The rifle belonged to an outfitter and has seen a fair bit of use. He had another one in 9.3x74R. If I recall he said he hadn’t had any trouble with either one.

 

[Andrew Short]

Keep them coming.

 

[norfolk shooter]

Let me know if your serious about that very rifle as im in the process of negotiating a deal on it. Saying that you being on the right side of the ocean would be better off with it than me I say go for it!!

 

[Andrew Short]

Let me know if your serious about that very rifle as im in the process of negotiating a deal on it. Saying that you being on the right side of the ocean would be better off with it than me I say go for it!!

Pm sent

 

[Rare Breed]

Opinions on this rifle please. Yes, I know It’s not a heym or VC but is it dependable.

Merkel 140 AE Safari 470 N.E. with game scene - Martini Gunmakers Canada

Merkel 140 AE Safari 470 N.E. with game scene Gun is in excellent condtion! Barrels 23 5/8″ Lop 15″ to the front trigger New cleaning tools RCBS dies, Ammunition Hornady 500 DGS(67pcs) Comes with the Original hard case!

martinigunmakers.com

Almost identical gun on GB for $10,000US

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I owned one in 470NE for a couple of years, it was one of the most accurate doubles I have seen and seemed to be really well made. Couldn’t say a bad thing about it especially for the price point.

 

[Andrew Short]

Almost identical gun on GB for $10,000US

This would be $8500 US with ammo and case. One could like negotiate as well.

 

[Spooksar]

Mine shoots well no problem, I’ve shot a couple hundred rounds out of it, plus 2 Buffalo, 1 elephant and a Giraffe. It’s never let me down.

 

[Andrew Short]

Mine shoots well no problem, I’ve shot a couple hundred rounds out of it, plus 2 Buffalo, 1 elephant and a Giraffe. It’s never let me down.

what caliber?

 

[Spooksar]

what caliber?

470 NE

 

[RockSlinger404]

I had to decide between the Merkel and Krieghoff. Spoke to some very competent gunsmiths in SA and the feedback was that the Merkel's weakness is its trigger, which is the Krieghoff's strength. I chose the Krieghoff.

 

[Andrew Short]

I had to decide between the Merkel and Krieghoff. Spoke to some very competent gunsmiths in SA and the feedback was that the Merkel's weakness is its trigger, which is the Krieghoff's strength. I chose the Krieghoff.

can you elaborate on the weakness of the trigger?

 

[RockSlinger404]

can you elaborate on the weakness of the trigger?

They just mentioned issues with rifles doubling.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

They just mentioned issues with rifles doubling.

I have heard this, never actually seen it happen with a Merkel though. I think its another one of those stories that's been exaggerated over time

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I hear this a lot, but I wonder how much of it is real and how much just repetition of a story? The internet does that. In any event I am sure a bit of gunsmithing could solve it if it is there.
To put it to bed though please can I ask any of the Merkel double owners on here whether they have had any trigger, or other problems? Reason being we have a young learner PH who needs a double and the Merkel is so much more reasonable in SA.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I hear this a lot, but I wonder how much of it is real and how much just repetition of a story? The internet does that. In any event I am sure a bit of gunsmithing could solve it if it is there.
To put it to bed though please can I ask any of the Merkel double owners on here whether they have had any trigger, or other problems? Reason being we have a young learner PH who needs a double and the Merkel is so much more reasonable in SA.

Like I said in an earlier comment I put mine through a bit of work for a couple of years with no issues and it wasn't new when I bought it either. I know 3 other people with Merkels and no issues.

 

[norfolk shooter]

I was talking to @KMG Hunting Safaris about this as he has a merkel in 500ne. He did have the triggers bend on him but merkel replaced them and no issues since. Feel free to correct me if im wrong Marius