Monday, 23 January 2012

Merkel 303 20-bore shotgun review

Alright you Primitive Screwheads, listen up! You see this? This... is my boomstick!

 Classic Doom weapon, Kurt Cobain's final mic and preferred zombie mashing tool of the God among men Bruce Campbell, gets a 2012 revamp from makers Merkel.

The walnut has a subtle glow, the barrel blacking seems less dense than many modern finishes, the classic lines and obvious proof of craftsmanship are what jump out at you first with this gun.

Even with its 26.3/4in barrels, weighing just less than 7lb, the Merkel is not that light for a 20-bore. The method of construction requires a fairly deep action and the quality and therefore density of the walnut all contribute towards that weight. Its the kind that belongs on the arm of a clay pigeon shooter as a fashion accessory to really show his mates he's balling or your retirement present to sit on the wall and swear blind to the grand kids its loaded.
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37 comments:

  1. confictushome23 January 2012 at 00:31

    cool, I guess.

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  2. Mad Mike Brewing23 January 2012 at 00:50

    Sweet gun man! I would love to use this at the skeet range. I currently use my Benelli Super Nova pump action at the range and it works alright. I have to be quick with the pump when shooting doubles.

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  3. justjoe23 January 2012 at 01:04

    Kurt Cobain's final mic?! Lmao ouch dude, brutal.

    I do love me some clay pigeon shooting though. Seems a little heavy, but I'd try that gun out.

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  4. T. Roger Thomas23 January 2012 at 01:16

    Sweet looking gun you got there. Also, I like the Evil Dead quotation.

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  5. God King23 January 2012 at 01:19

    Looks like an awesome gun!

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  6. kaykuala23 January 2012 at 01:29

    Say Zap, it rekindles fond memories. I was in the Royal Military College a secondary/high school equivalent for ages 15-19 yrs before university. We got to shooting with SLR(like the AK47),LMG,(both using.303 at the 100m Shooting Range).22 guns and Browning pistols at the 25m range. All these were 50 yrs ago, ancient by our standards now.But for teenagers then it was fun. We did not get to admire the walnut and such but we just enjoyed as shooters or as butt party groups (which we took turns)

    Hank

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  7. Taker23 January 2012 at 02:22

    It looks like a fine piece of equipment.. Not that I'm really into guns or anything.

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  8. Pat Hatt23 January 2012 at 02:45

    An evil dead remark, can't beat that. Not overly gun enthused though, but a nice one you show.

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  9. Jaclyn23 January 2012 at 03:11

    Preferred zombie mashing tool??? LOL That scares me a little...

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  10. Omnislash23 January 2012 at 04:02

    Nice review! I definitely want one incase of zombies. :P

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  11. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 04:19

    Let's troll Omegle.

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  12. Dreadnaught23 January 2012 at 04:31

    Final mic haha.

    Yeah guns are great. Everyone needs at least one firearm I think

    inb4gundebateorgusarebadetc

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  13. Sub Radar (Mike)23 January 2012 at 04:49

    Looks like it has some punch to it, that's for sure.

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  14. Baur23 January 2012 at 05:51

    That looks like an AWESOME GUN

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  15. HBrager23 January 2012 at 07:19

    paw paw paw :D just like bf3

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  16. Dani23 January 2012 at 07:36

    I like this . . . I want a go . . . Or 2 xD

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  17. dopdavid23 January 2012 at 07:57

    it looks like a lot of fun ;)

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  18. psychology-knowledge23 January 2012 at 09:32

    Looks like something out of an old western movie.

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  19. BillyRip23 January 2012 at 10:24

    My #1 choice for a zombie outbreak!

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  20. InfinitePlans23 January 2012 at 11:55

    It looks really classy actually! :P

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  21. GhosT23 January 2012 at 14:10

    i like this ! :)

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  22. Teeeha23 January 2012 at 16:01

    This gun is great, at least in games!

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  23. Alucard069123 January 2012 at 16:47

    Hm, nice. Great weapon!

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  24. darpee23 January 2012 at 16:53

    It looks beautiful indeed

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  25. Sliver23 January 2012 at 17:57

    A little bit of a tangent, but I wonder how much Kurt Cobain's Shot Gun is worth. I guess it's in some police evidence warehouse though.

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    1. Arion23 January 2012 at 18:07

      Unless some rich fan bribed off the cops and bought it in secret...

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    2. Zap McBlowfist23 January 2012 at 18:08

      might see if i can sell one on ebay as it tho ^_~

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  26. choms23 January 2012 at 18:06

    epic gun :D want one :D

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  27. Bersercules23 January 2012 at 18:16

    thats what cobain used? I gotta get me one of those!

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  28. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 18:17

    I need this to kill myself.

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  29. Adam23 January 2012 at 18:33

    cool boomstick

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  30. james23 January 2012 at 20:40

    Merkage with the Merkel!! Following!

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  31. lmaoitsjesus23 January 2012 at 21:16

    Shotgun blast. Rubber band. lmao

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  32. Simon black23 January 2012 at 23:05

    That's a nice looking gun.

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  33. octavarium724 January 2012 at 18:42

    Indeed a nice looking gun, beautiful, beautiful woods.

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