The Merkel 180E is a side-by-side double rifle on Merkel's Anson & Deeley boxlock action, chambered in .308 Winchester. The boxlock action provides a compact, reliable mechanism at a lower price than Merkel's sidelock configurations while maintaining the German maker's barrel regulation standards. The 22-inch barrels and .308 Winchester chambering create a versatile double rifle for European hunters who want the immediate second-shot reliability of a double rifle in a cartridge with global ammunition availability. Type: Double Rifle Action: Break-Action Caliber: .308 Winchester Capacity: 2 Year introduced: 2000, Germany Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, combination, driven_hunt