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Posted By: RLA Merkel KR1 ? - 10/06/07
Does anyone have any info on these rifles? i saw one at local gun shop, do they shoot as well as they look? thanks, ron
Posted By: gahuntertom Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/07/07
I don't have I but a few months ago when I was in Chuck's I asked the owner about them. He said he had sold about 20 & they were the current "in rifle" with Atlanta's new rich. 1 of his customers in the armchair section said he had 1 & really liked it & his was a 1/2" rifle. I have known Jack since he was a kid & he knows more about upper end guns than anyone I know. Since most of Jack's new rich customers are inreal estate, I think he'll have some used 1's for sale next year, if the price is right, I'll probably buy 1.
Posted By: RLA Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/07/07
thanks for the reply, the shop i was in, regular price said 2695.00 on sale for 1695.00
Posted By: Mule Deer Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/08/07
I have a K1, but am not familiar with the designation KR1, nor can I find it in my Merkel catalog or on their U.S,. distributor's website.

My K1 is a .308 Winchester, purchased a couple of years ago at Briley's in Houston. It shoots 3/4" or less with the handload I mostly use (150 Nosler AccuBond and 46.5 Varget) or Federal factories with the 150 Ballistic Tip.

JB
Posted By: Savage_99 Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/08/07
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http://www.rifleshootermag.com/featured_rifles/merkel_122206/
Posted By: George_De_Vries_3rd Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/08/07


RLA-

They are similar in some significant respects to the Blaser R93 in that they are a straight-pull bolt action and that saddle mount-the base/ring apparatus-are virtually the same as the Blaser's also.

Their stock is obviously more continental in design, a little too severe for me but I have no doubt as to their over-all quality.

Gdv
Posted By: Mule Deer Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/08/07
Ah, THAT rifle! Now, why did they give it such a similar model # as the single-shot?

Posted By: woofer Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/09/07
yup, i was hoping for another single shot read...

woofer
Posted By: ROE_DEER Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/09/07
KR1 (@ Merkel) means Kurzrepetierb�chse #1 (Kurz = Short, Repetierb�chse = BoltActionRifle)
K1 (@ Merkel) means Kipplaufb�chse (break/tip open rifle)

Merkel K1 and Blaser K77/K95 - no wonder because Horst Blaser constructed/"develloped" both - feature same basics (very strong, reliable tip open bloc action, similar proprietary saddle mounts).

Merkel KR1s feature a turn bolt, NO straight pull like the Blaser R93 - or the Strasser 05 which also is a brainchild of old Horst Blaser. BTW Horst Blaser is no longer owner of the Blaser Company. Owner is Michael L�ke, who also bought Sauer and Mauser.

Edited for add on
Posted By: gahuntertom Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/09/07
Originally Posted by gahuntertom
I don't have I but a few months ago when I was in Chuck's I asked the owner about them. He said he had sold about 20 & they were the current "in rifle" with Atlanta's new rich. 1 of his customers in the armchair section said he had 1 & really liked it & his was a 1/2" rifle. I have known Jack since he was a kid & he knows more about upper end guns than anyone I know. Since most of Jack's new rich customers are inreal estate, I think he'll have some used 1's for sale next year, if the price is right, I'll probably buy 1.


My error I was writting about a K1.. sorry sometimes I'm a moron..
Posted By: George_De_Vries_3rd Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/09/07

Roe Deer-

Thanks for correcting my error.

Gdv
Posted By: George_De_Vries_3rd Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/09/07

Roe Deer-

Thanks for correcting my error.

Gdv
Posted By: ROE_DEER Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/10/07
Originally Posted by goodnews

Roe Deer-

Thanks for correcting my error.

Gdv


Even for me it`s not always easy to get through all these types of sauerkraut guns..
Posted By: SundayCreek Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/10/07
Beautiful guns. I know this is one of those "if you have to ask you can't afford one" questions, but what price range is the Merkel K1 in?
Posted By: ROE_DEER Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/10/07
Merkel K1 (now dubbed "K3") Kipplaufb�chse - single loading, hand cocking, tip bloc action - from 2500 Euro

Merkel KR1 (bolt action) from 1800 Euro
Posted By: George_De_Vries_3rd Re: Merkel KR1 ? - 10/11/07


SundayCreek and Roe-

I've handled the Merkel K1s in a few calibers and they are indeed fine; handy, light, with good balance and very nice workmanship. I believe they are worth their price.

Gdv
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