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![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](http://i.imgur.com/N1KujOt.jpg) Does anyone have any information on Bernhard Merkel?
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I'm sorry I forgot to mention it's a 8x57 JR
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You'll never go wrong with a Merkel, of any stripe.
NRA Benefactor 2008
NRA Patron 2007
NRA Endowment 1996
NRA Life 1988
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Great stick of wood, love that diamond shaped grip. That appears to be a very high quality rifle, enjoy it in good health!
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Thank you sir. I plan to I bought up a bunch of ammo a little while back when it became available.
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What a useful cartridge!! That would be the cat's meow for running boar; pretty too.
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Thank you I'm planning to make it a fun whitetail rifle.
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Very nice. I don't recall seeing a stalking safety on a Merkel before. Enjoy!
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Good Eye, I didn't even notice it....
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Indeed, I for one would like to see a better foto.
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Nice Merkel Fred, I need to find an 8x57 double one of these days. Enjoy it!
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