HELP!!! Double Krieghoff 9.3x74R Regulating query and assistance

[Rare Breed]

If you are a hand loader, reduce your loads. It may surprise you that only a few grains less powder and they will work their way back in the directing they are supposed to go. I've never messed around with a double thats "adjustable"....but I have loaded for with success quite a few doubles that just need load perfection to shoot right. When bullets cross like that too soon, that means too much velocity, too much powder. And the opposite is true on the other end of the spectrum....too little velocity and too little powder the right would shoot way right, left way left. Seems like an over simplified deal but it works. If you aren't a hand loader you are at the mercy of regulating to an ammo physically with the barrels.

100% correct!!! My new Rigby 470 DR did the exact same thing. I hand load. I just walked it in with four rounds each group only one grain apart. At 86 grains they crossed like yours. At 80 grains they stopped crossing but too far apart. At 84 grains all four shots within one inch at 50 yards. perfect!

 

[Tiger2001]

My first double was a Merkel 9.3x74R 141E with the adjustable barrels. It allegedly came regulated for the ammo I sent to Merkel but it shot poorly and inconsistently with irons and scope. I was ready to use it for a tomato stake. I hated it.

I posted my frustration on another forum and after a lot of good, bad, stupid and sarcastic advice, a good man PM'd me and said "I understand your frustration. Here's my number, call me."

He sent me a copy of Merkel's "top secret" regulation instructions (and explained them) and told me to get set up on a good solid rest and fire 2 shots. Then let the barrels cool. Not to when I can touch them or think they are cool; let them cool to how they were before I fired the first 2 shots. Adjust as per the instructions and repeat. In less than a box of shells I was regulated and shooting at 50 and 100 yards.

This is one of my favorite rifles now and I have used this process on 2 other Merkel doubles.

Hang in there and be patient. Doubles are like women. They are beautiful, frustrating, difficult to understand and expensive. But when you find a good one, it is well worth it. Heym has a great product so I am sure you will be very happy once it is sorted.

Happy Christmas and Safe Shooting.

Hello Sir! I recently purchased a Merkel .500 NE on an auction. Would you consider sharing this Merkel manual with me? Thank you

 

[SFRanger7GP]

Hello Sir! I recently purchased a Merkel .500 NE on an auction. Would you consider sharing this Merkel manual with me? Thank you

Yes Sir. However, I don’t think it will apply to your 500 as it is for the smaller calibers with wedge screws.

Safe shooting.

 

[cajunchefray]

These issues are why I don’t have a wife or a double rifle. Just too damned finicky. lol!

And saves you a lot of money, and more to spend on hunts!