Chapuis S12 O/U Double

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20 May 2013, 00:31

Dave Bush

Chapuis S12 O/U Double

I have not had a chance to get to any gun shows this year and I was wondering if anyone had seen/handled/purchased one of the new Chapuis S12 O/U double rifles? If so, what was your impression? Here is the link to the PDF:

http://www.chapuis-armes.com/u..._14%20GB_presS12.pdf

I don't have a clue what they cost yet.

Dave
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20 May 2013, 02:27

Biebs

Dave, I just saw one for sale on one of the websites yesterday. It seemed quite reasonable, but I don't think they make in in 338 RCM :-)

20 May 2013, 02:28

Biebs

Dave, here it is...$5,500 in 375 H&H.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti....aspx?Item=342464802

20 May 2013, 07:27

Dave Bush

Biebs:

That's not the same model. The largest caliber S12 is a 9,3X74R. I sent an e-mail to Dale today. Maybe he can give us some info.

20 May 2013, 10:37

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
Biebs:

That's not the same model. The largest caliber S12 is a 9,3X74R. I sent an e-mail to Dale today. Maybe he can give us some info.

That's right the one for sale is a Orion 10, and the new one is an s12

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20 May 2013, 21:37

Dave Bush

Mac:

What did you think of the concept of using a regulating block to regulate it and free floating the barrels? I kinda thought it was a neat idea.

21 May 2013, 05:21

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
Mac:

What did you think of the concept of using a regulating block to regulate it and free floating the barrels? I kinda thought it was a neat idea.

Dave if it works and holds regulation once regulated then it is something it seems a lot of people want.

I'm not a fan of adjustable regulation in a double rifle, but that is a personal thing with me.

A long time ago I had a Valmet 412 that was chambered for 375 Winchester, with a standard 1 in 12 inch twist. I re-chambered those barrels to 375 JDJ and regulated it, then soldered the adjustable feature permanently so it couldn't undo it's self at the wrong time.

Chapuis makes good rifles, and I have no doubt the mod 12 is a good rifle!

23 May 2013, 06:44

Dave Bush

Just heard from Dale. Base price for the S12 is $4,050 which includes shipping.

23 May 2013, 07:21

Snowwolfe

I'm interested! Wonder if these can be built left handed?
Any idea what calibers they can be chambered for?

23 May 2013, 08:56

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
I'm interested! Wonder if these can be built left handed?
Any idea what calibers they can be chambered for?

It is listed in the link! The largest chambering is 9.3X74R, with 8mmX57JRS and 30R Blaser

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