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Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 59 Location: ILLINOIS

I was lucky enough to hunt both Sat and Sun this weekend.
My 11 month old Brittany female Parker pointed 7 Pheasants on Sat (6 bagged)
1 Pheasant on Sun (zero bagged) but a glorious day none-the-less.
I hunted day one with my Merkel 1620.
I took a couple of long shot (40 yards or so) and the birds really folded with that Mod choke and a #5 Golden Pheasant.

Here's a few photos.

Member Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 230 Location: SW Idaho

OK, I have had enough of you and your fantastic pictures! Laughing

You got to teach me how to do that!

Another great set of photos, Roger O/U

Yep. Nice successful hunt with a very nice dog! Wishing you more of that Roger, for sure. Smile

Bud

Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 154 Location: Denver, Colorado

Roger Over Under - how you liking that Merkel 1620 for upland hunting? Anything in particular to compliment or criticize?

--shinbone

Congrats on a nice outing! I find my 1620 a real pleasure to carry in the field.

Hc

Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 30

great photo's,

AND, tell me more about the 1620,,, very interested in learning more, good and bad..

cheers
kevin

Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 59 Location: ILLINOIS

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

The barrels on Merkels have a lighter feel than other guns. Carrying it is different than, let's say a Spanish gun.
The stock, while fairly slim, has a bit more to it than an Spanish or English double.
You don't get that "keeping the barrels up" feel.
It has true central balance.

At under 6lbs the 1620 is a pleasure in the field. That to me is the true benefit of the 1620.
I like Merkels, but if it wasn't as light (or lighter) than most 20ga's I wouldn't be as in love this gun. Having all that bang, with less shotstring and that nice 'globe' pattern at 1oz or a bit more.
It does give you a magic combination.
I like light guns.
I have a 12ga that weighs 6lbs 4oz.
My closest 20ga is 6lbs 1oz.
This gun weighs 5lbs 15oz.

Solid as a rock. That can't be overstated.
This gun is, by far, the most indestructable gun I've seen.

Enjoy, Roger.

Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 30

roger O/U,

thanks for your reply.. i always like to hear personal feedback about "why" for preferences.. i appreciate your thoughts.. i'd like to own one myself. heard lots of good things.. look forward to feeling one in my own hands (that is what I truly believe matters b/c we each have a "different sense" of what feels right.

again,
nice photo's, hope our paths cross someday. i'd love to handle that 1620 and hunt over your pup.

cheers
kevin

Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 154 Location: Denver, Colorado

Roger Over Under - Thanks for the comments on the 1620.

--shinbone

Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 59 Location: ILLINOIS

You know it's my pleasure guys.

Parker has added a whole lot to my life.
She's the best dog I've ever had.

That's an Ugartechea Grade I on the stairs there.

I love this 1620. The wood slays me.

Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 370 Location: Amarillo, Texas

Very nice guns, dogs, pics and story. Thanks!

Those pictures could be out of a high end sporting goods brochure. I love red over white Brittanys

Best,

Mike

Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 863 Location: NoDak

Great pics of your hunt. Your a lucky man Roger. Great looking dog and of course the gun!!

All the best!!!

Greg

Heck of a nice piece of timber Cool

on that gun Roger.

Rick

Member Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 1522 Location: NH

Roger,
Great looking pooch and nice gun too.
I have a good looking 1620 also but I hunt with Ugly Dogs, Drahthaars. Very Happy

Nothing beats a day in the field with your pooch(es) and a quality firearn. Wink

Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 59 Location: ILLINOIS

TJC
Would love to see pictures of both.
But mainly the Drahthaars.

What a great story those dogs have.

Roger.