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| < 16ga. Guns ~ Merkel 2016 vs B Rizzini Aurum |
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Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:51 pm
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Charlie, if you think you will gravitate back to the SxS one day, split the difference and take a look at the Merkel 1620. You'll get graded wood on the "E" or "EL" model, 28" barrels, 6lbs., etc. You have to handle one to appreciate it and a second hand one just may have loosened up enough to break it open like most other NIB brands; they are that tightly fitted.
Knowing what I know today, from a lot of input from the folks on this forum, money I put into other guns would have made such a purchase, though I really enjoy the guns bought in the learning process.
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Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:55 pm
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| Amen to that Two Pipe. I was going to suggest the same thing. My Merkel 1620 is a SST w/ pistol grip model. The supposedly grade I wood on mine puts the so called higher grade wood on many other doubles and O/U's I've seen (and owned) in the shade. The gun balances and handles just fine too, even if it is a tad light for an all 'round 16 ga sporter IMO. It is a perfect light load upland gun IMO. None better at any price. |
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Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:58 am
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The Merkel is more gun (higher quality and better handling IMHO). Rizzinis are great guns, might be a bit heavier. I would look for a lower grade of either one if you wish to save money. Definitely buy the one that fits you best! I found some not so spendy Merkel o/u searching online.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=428958848
Yes, it's a 12, but it weighs 6 1/4#. Keep looking for a Merkel.
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Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:36 am
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Well somebodies got to stick up for Rizzini. Battista Rizzini, that is.
This is my Arum Light EL which weighs 6 pounds even, has fixed I/C and Mod chokes in its 28" barrels and shoots lights out in the game fields.
I can't say it's better or even equal to the Merkel 16's...I've never even shouldered one. All I know is I wouldn't trade it for a Merkel worth twice the price.
There's a fine gun dealer in Scottsdale, AZ that used to stock lots of B. Rizzini's...you could pick their brains via phone call if you desire expert info.
http://williamlarkinmoore.com/ |
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Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:07 pm
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that a good gun I also have one of that kind and its really good for shooting or hunting,,, i love this kind of gun cause its not heavy to carry.
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Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:35 am
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| Can you get a Rizzini with two triggers? Reno |
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