Shooting impressions

I am well familiar with steel-actioned KM4 Kemens, having owned several and used them both in competition and to shoot game. I have also shot titanium-actioned Kemens previously. These Eders were surprisingly different. Positives were fast handling and crisp triggerpulls, but the light weight and

stock shapes here did not suit me. Frankly, I did not like the comb profiles and palm swells and recoil was evident. I had some difficulty shooting the guns deliberately. Shooting them instinctively was another story, they really came into their own and impressed on fast, close targets (so they might suit grouse and partridge). Kristian Reilly of MGS noted: “These guns need to be shot with conviction. For a more measured shot, I would advise 32in barrels and possibly

a solid rib. The guns are completely bespoke. We could offer a 32in gun at just

under 7½lb, for example.” I have every confidence in Reilly creating a near-ideal spec Kemen. His understanding of stockmaking is profound. It’s great news these guns are being imported by a working

gunsmith. There is the possibility of ordering just about any specification you might desire as well, with the bonus of

British stock-making expertise. For more gun reviews, go to

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