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12 April 2007, 09:36
luv2safari
First SXS DR
My first ever SXS double rifle arrived today. I've owned several o/u doubles, but never the "horizontal" version.

This diminutive Chapuis UGEX is a joy to handle, point...shoot!
12 April 2007, 09:40
Jim Manion
Congratulations!

Must-post-pictures!


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12 April 2007, 12:19
Rusty
Congrats!


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12 April 2007, 18:21
MacD37
Luv2safari, congratulations, you finally got a double rifle with the barrels made the proper way! Big Grin

Once you get away from "STACK", you'll never go back! Wink

Congratulations, now bring that REAL double rifle down here in June for the DRSS shoot/hunt! beer


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13 April 2007, 01:04
LRH270
Told you so!


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13 April 2007, 01:44
luv2safari
quote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
Luv2safari, congratulations, you finally got a double rifle with the barrels made the proper way! Big Grin



Mac...It sure is hard to get just the right position to get these barrels up and down, instead of sideways bewildered...What...? ....OOOOHHH... Roll Eyes
13 April 2007, 06:52
LRH270
Bruce-

Just turn it sideways and shoot it like you were in da 'hood! Cool


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Chapuis 9,3/9,3 + 20/20
Simson 12/12/9,3
Zoli 7x57R/12
Kreighoff .470/.470

We band of 9,3ers!

The Few. The Pissed. The Taxpayers.

17 April 2007, 03:53
loud-n-boomer
Bruce:

I would love to see it next time I am over your way.

Dave


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17 April 2007, 03:56
mstarling
Congratulations!

The little Chapuis is a genuine joy. You'll enjoy it for sure.


Mike

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17 April 2007, 07:40
Jeff Wemmer
Mine's here as well...Get'er tomorrow...

Let me know how you like it!

Congrats!