Chapuis claims it's second moose! Photos added

28 September 2009, 11:47

UGEX in 9,3x74R. We called in a medium size moose (49 inches) but he wouldnt show himself for at least the two hours we were "talking". Finally we heard him hit the water in a pond in front of us trying to herd his six cows to the other side and we burst through in an attempt to get a shot. My buddy was shooting a scoped .338WM and missed three times and the bull was almost out of sight when he turned back to look at us offering almost a broadside shot. I didnt want to see him get away so the Chapuis was shouldered and I had time for a well aimed shot. Hit the bull in the left front leg where it then cut a nice path along the side of his heart and continued on to the other side missing the shoulder joint and the bull quivered for a few seconds and then fell over. Measured it with the range finder and it was 187 yards off hand with the factory iron sights. Never did find the 286 grain Woodleigh even though it didnt exit. Laws in the area (Koyukuk) we were hunting requires we carry out the quarters intact so I didnt spend much time trying to find it.
Who says doubles cant be acccurate?

28 September 2009, 12:09

N E 450 No2

Well Done.

The more you use the 9,3 Chapuis, the more you will like it.

28 September 2009, 18:26

RAC

Congratulations. Nice shooting.

28 September 2009, 18:58

Rusty

Congratulations!

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28 September 2009, 19:02

mstarling

Congratulations! Well done

28 September 2009, 22:20

Akshooter

Great job snowwolf.

I'm off tomorrow for an AK double rifle hunt of my own. I'll post when I get back.

Your winter will be a little wormer with all that tasty moose. I saw a lot more moose last week than I've seen in years. I guess their coming back.

29 September 2009, 01:02

Honkey

Good job Snow Wolf!!!
I hope to some day draw a moose tag here in Maine.
I will most likley use my Chapuis also.

BTW I also pulled the trigger on one of Butch's field grade doubles. Sent the check today, like you I wish I did it sooner. Got a 470 coming!!!

PS post up some pictures if you will, I would love to see the moose and the double

Thanks in advance

30 September 2009, 12:37

BrettAKSCI

Very excellent, but we need pictures!!!!

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30 September 2009, 14:20

400 Nitro Express

Boy, just goes to show those double rifles don't work worth a shit in Alaska! Congrats, man. Great shot!
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01 October 2009, 00:27

Snowwolfe

The first photo is of a fat happy old man with his familys winters meat supply. The Chapuis is laying on the moose antlers:

http://i26.photobucket.com/alb.../mooseandchapuis.jpg

The second photo is of the meat rack we build in camp every year. I do believe there were six bulls hanging up when this photo was taken:

http://i26.photobucket.com/alb...owwolfe/meatrack.jpg

01 October 2009, 03:59

Antlers

Congrats on a nice moose and a very nice shot!

01 October 2009, 04:12

400 Nitro Express

Well done, Snowwolfe!
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01 October 2009, 04:16

N E 450 No2

Snowwolfe
Well done.

Akshooter

What double and what are you hunting?

01 October 2009, 04:23

Snowwolfe

Chapuis 9,3x74R shooting 286 grain Woodleighs. Hunting Alaskan moose, of course

01 October 2009, 08:51

Mike Brooks

That looks like a nice tender one! Good Going!

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02 October 2009, 09:16

Snowwolfe

Next time I see you Mike will pass along a few tidbits from the kill once Indian Valley finishes the processing.

02 October 2009, 09:48

Mike Brooks

Very cool!

I'm just a bit out of your way from there too. I might even show you the toychest.