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Originally Posted by Andyd
I got a 12 gauge Merkel 147E at the end of last year but haven't really used it a lot. While pretty and very well made, I prefer the ruggedness and versatility of my trusted old Remington 870.
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That's a shame because the Merkel is well made, MUCH better balanced, and a lot nicer to carry and shoot than pump gun. Unless you use your guns fr corner posts or boat oars, just how "rugged" does it have to be to get used in the field?