Originally Posted by Hook
Bought a poor man's Merkel....a full stocked Brno Effect. The thing was always accurate, but has been plagued with intermittent misfires. Finally figured out that the firing pin is slightly short and a loaded round in the chamber that was a little undersized moved just far enough forward to leave a small dent on the primer but not fire. Rather than have a gunsmith fabricate a longer firing pin, I began neck sizing brass that had been fired in the rifle before. Now it is surefire!

The rifle is very accurate with sub MOA groups not unusual. I was thinking about getting rid of it but now, because the misfiring issue is taken care of, am very glad I didn't. It is light and handy, but to my eye a little too long. Being so slim and long almost gives it a 'toothpick' look.

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I like this gun a lot! Very nice. I remember handling a regular stock effect in 30-06. What a nice gun that was. I had to sleep on it. Never saw one prior to that. I went back a few days alter and it was sold. My hesitation was the caliber was a bit larger than I wanted for how this would have been used. Now these are no longer imported and I do have regrets. I know the Blazer cost more, but; I like this gun better. It is not about the price it is the gun. These were really nice.

Someone mention H&R with regards to Blazer and I get the comment. I have several H&R. A person has to handle the guns and eye ball the workmanship in person. The Henry is also an ok gun - but; again the real gun not quite what I expected from photos. I wont turn negative, these all four are guns I like in one context or another. I also get the Brno, poor man comment, but; dont be fooled. Brno (or now CZ) is a quality product and they are not giving those away. And CZ is accurate.