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I can't comment on the Dakota Model 10, as I've never availed myself of the opportunity to purchase one.

However...........



Top: Merkel K1, half stock, 9.3 x 74 R

Bottom Merkel K1, Jagd Stutzen, 7mm-08


The Merkel K1/K3 half stocks and the Jagd Stutzens will be your lightest rifles






Merkel K3 Extrem in 270 Win, 20" BBL, 6 lb's +

I generally prefer the K1's as they feature the Recknagel twist mounts (purely personal preference).

The K3's have the Blaser style saddle mount.



Each can be broken down, removed and re-attached, maintaining zero.




Luxus M11, LT. 280 Rem.





Blaser K95's,

30-06 Springfield, top

270 Win., bottom,



under 7 lbs. with scope




Your Browning High Wall (this one is 45-70)



or B 78 (300 H&H)



will be +/- 9lbs.

The Merkel's have a pull weight selectable trigger that has 3 settings.



It is located on the left side at the rear of the trigger guard.


The Blaser triggers are super sweet but not selectable on the fly. The Highwall and B-78 triggers will be the heaviest, but could be sent to Lee Shaver for adjusment/fine tuning.

I used to say my Merkels wanted to be Blasers when they grew up, but the little K3 Extrem is right up there with my K-95 in 30-06 Springfield.

The Merkels and Blasers are a joy to carry in the field and balance perfectly. Both lock up like a vault. Catch the fatty part of your skin between your thumb and index finger when you close the action, and you'll see what I mean.

ya!

GWB