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12 July 2007, 07:28

sevenmagltd.

First Double Rifle

Got my first double rifle this week, Chapuis 9.3. After handling several kinds of rifles for the last three years, the 9.3 just felt right. Along came a rifle JUST like I wanted so I did it! What a joy to handle!
Shooting at 50 yards, my best group was about 1 1/2". Growing up shooting a double barrel shotgun, I don't know why I waited so long to jump on board with a rifle. Only solution now is to upgrade my plains game hunt next year to include a buff.

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12 July 2007, 07:52

Bill Cooley

Well congratulations on your new rifle. Show us some pictures and targets. Where in Texasare you located?

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12 July 2007, 13:28

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quote:
Originally posted by sevenmagltd.:
Got my first double rifle this week, Chapuis 9.3.

Only solution now is to upgrade my plains game hunt next year to include a buff.

Two great ideas, mate.

13 July 2007, 06:06

jimatcat

congrats on your new 9,3.... i got 1 in the last group buy from dale nygaard also.....its sweet....

go big or go home ........

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13 July 2007, 06:55

sevenmagltd.

Thanks guys, especially Rusty, who helped with my decision. You guys remember when you got your first Red Ryder, well that's about how I feel. As soon as I figure the photo posting, I'll send out some of the rifle and shots. By the way, got the rifle from Dale, great guy to deal with!
I have an idea my 14 year old son is going to give the local hog population a run for their money with this little jewel of a rifle!!!

18 July 2007, 04:39

Doc52

Congratulations,
You and your Son will, from this point forward, never be the same! There's no going back!

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20 July 2007, 07:45

sevenmagltd.

Just curious, what is this DRSS I see on the post. Do you actually get together and hunt/shoot?

20 July 2007, 20:00

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by sevenmagltd.:
Just curious, what is this DRSS I see on the post. Do you actually get together and hunt/shoot?

The DRSSis an informal group of guys who own,shoot, and hunt with double rifles. Since one can only go to africa less that he can to Texas, we hold a couple of Hog hunts every year, and have folks come for the hunt/fun shoot, from as far away as RSA.

Tha acronim stands for DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTER'S SOCIETY !

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20 July 2007, 20:16

Brain1

There are no qualifications for being a member. We don't even consider character or shooting ablity, which is a good thing or I would be out of luck. I see you post from Texas, at least you have that going for you. It's a pretty "loose" group (emphasis on LOOSE). Great guys though, some can cook better than they shoot and some can shoot way better than they can cook.

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