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Confessions of a Double Rifle Junkie!
09 November 2006, 19:18
RustyConfessions of a Double Rifle Junkie!
Just sent in my down payment on a Chapuis 9.3X74R. It will sport a pancake cheek piece, and detachable scope mounts, and made to my measurements!
I blame Tony, Mac, Bal and the rest of the DRSS guys with 9.3X74Rs.
It should be by February!
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
09 November 2006, 19:24
577NitroExpressDang, Rusty!
First you order a Searcy, now a Chapuis!
Is this your Christmas present? If so, ATTABOY!!!!!!!
577NitroExpress
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Francotte .470 Nitro Express
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... 09 November 2006, 19:28
degoinsCONGRATULATIONS!!!! dont you also have a Searcy classic coming too?
DRSS
09 November 2006, 19:51
butchlocnow you REALLY NEED something smaller, how about a nice 318 or the like
09 November 2006, 20:05
RustyFor the present time the Searcy is on hold.
I couldn't pass up this deal!
If anyone would like information on my Chapuis order, please email me directly.
rkmojo@aol.com
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
09 November 2006, 20:32
MacD37I knew we had you hooked! Heh, heh.......... Now the price goes up!!
....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1
DRSS Charter member
"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982
Hands of Old Elmer Keith
09 November 2006, 20:54
RustyDependency? What Dependency? I don't have a problem. . . .I can stop anytime I want to stop. . . . . .
Hi, my name is Rusty. . . . .
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
09 November 2006, 21:00
Charles_HelmAll I have to say is "Congratulations!"
09 November 2006, 21:09
Jim ManionAtta boy Rusty!
Hooked? I thought the DRSS "12 Step Program" meant owning 12 double rifles....
SCI Life Member
DSC Life Member
09 November 2006, 21:39
analog_peninsulaNo, that's the conversion from double rifles to 12 bore double shotguns ...
analog_peninsula
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It takes character to withstand the rigors of indolence.
09 November 2006, 22:10
Bill/OregonRusty: That's fabulous. Did you get it from the boys in Idaho? I'm so envious.
Bill
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
09 November 2006, 22:16
RustyYes, Bill. I did!
09 November 2006, 22:48
Bill/OregonDang! I'm almost tempted to drive over and look at the Chapuis in the flesh. But then once I put it up to my shoulder I'd be a goner and my hunting budget would be a shambles ...
SIGH!
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
09 November 2006, 23:09
505EDRusty: congrats! I wish you many more doubles in the future!
505ED
DRSS Member
09 November 2006, 23:34
MJinesRusty,
Congrats. I love my UGEX. It handles like a dream, is exceptionally accurate and just flat looks good. Too bad you could not make the last shoot at Keith's, since we killed some jugs with it. I know you will enjoy it.
Mike
Mike
10 November 2006, 03:26
Bill74Rusty,
glad to hear you got a good deal!
I got some blame to spread around m'self,namely the 470 guys,just sent four of my old favorites up to get traded on a Merkel 470,the cross drawers got me in trouble as well,a S&W mountain gun in 44mag & a 475 Linebaugh Freedom Arms,I don't know what I will be doing at the show in january with my empty pockets
10 November 2006, 05:19
jimatcatcongrats on your purchase!!!!!!...i'm nearly ready to order 1....and i'd like to start with the 9.3...
go big or go home ........
DSC-- Life Member
NRA--Life member
DRSS--9.3x74 r Chapuis
10 November 2006, 05:54
577NitroExpressBal:
Awesome news, buddy!
Can't wait for you to shoot the .577 this January!
577NitroExpress
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Francotte .470 Nitro Express If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... 10 November 2006, 06:47
Bill74577NitroExpress
I was watching the SCI channel just a few minutes ago,there was a elephant hunt,a big bull,one shot kill!Holland & Holland 577 Nitro Express!
I am A BELIEVER now!
10 November 2006, 08:53
Hog KillerRusty, did you only order one? If you ordered two I can make room in my safe for the other one. You know I will do what I can to help out a friend.
Mike J, you have got me planning on selling some stuff off, unless Rusty needs help storing a double here. The last shoot with your 9.3x74R was a blast. Got two very mean jugs shot before the first one quit sraying water. Loved it.
Hog Killer
IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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We Band of Bubbas & STC Hunting Club, The Whomper Club
10 November 2006, 18:47
RustyKeith,
I did order two! However yours is going to cost a bit more than mine! Best I could do!
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
11 November 2006, 03:59
Doc52WAY TO GO RUSTY!
Doc52
B. Searcy & Co .577 NE
Double Rifle Shooters Society
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote!"
Benjamin Franklin 1759
12 November 2006, 20:13
475GuyRusty
I was curious and went to the Evo site and didn't find much info there. What're their prices like, comparable to Butch's? So, this guy gets Chapuis actions and gets to build rifles off them?
Lo do they call to me,
They bid me take my place
among them in the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the brave may live forever.
12 November 2006, 20:41
Bill/Oregon475: When I first contacted Evo by e-mail, they quoted me $5,100 on a Chapuis UGEX in 9.3, and a Searcey-level price on a .450/400 --can't recall the exact figure but over $10K. Rusty, did you ask them about the .450/400?
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
12 November 2006, 21:30
RustyBill,
Since I alread have a 450/400 3 inch, I did not ask.
Nice folks up there. I spoke with Edd.
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
12 November 2006, 23:52
SBTWho and where are these guys?
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
13 November 2006, 01:38
Rustyhere is a link.
Evolution Rifles
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
13 November 2006, 08:32
WVFredRusty,
I think once you get your first one it's all over......I know I think I need about one or two more
Fred Hanshaw
DRSS Member
14 November 2006, 00:22
Art S.475guy brought up a question which I had heard about Evo but I don't know is true or not. They say they build custom rifles, but my reading of the info on their web site is that they order the doubles to spec from Chapuis. Can any of you guys who have discussed this with them confirm which is true? Their website says they guarantee all their rifles "whether built inhouse or by Chapuis" and they also state that the doubles are "built in the Chapuis custom shop". I know that the specs they call for on the UGEX are exactly the same as a custom order UGEX from Chapuis (choice of finish and engraving, custom dimensions and 3-star wood on the ejector model). Does anyone know if they actually do any work on the rifles?
14 November 2006, 00:41
RustyThey get the rifles from Chapuis, they add they Talley Scope mounts.
Rusty
We Band of Brothers!
DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member
"I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends."
----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836
"I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841
"for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
18 November 2006, 23:01
N E 450 No2Rusty
You will be very happy with your scoped 9,3 Chapuis.
It and a 400 double are a perfect combination for most African hunting.
Mine has done perfect on 3 Safaris as well as on game in the States.
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