Hi everybody!! Sorry about the photo quality. (I used my iPad) >>>> Here's my Chapuis UGEX from PastorP. I know it's not a big bore but, I wanted an all around caliber to handle everything in North America and maybe Africa if I ever make it there. So.... All of the advice you guys gave me (along with selling 6 guns) brought my dream rifle to reality in a 9.3.
Under the forearm the barrel is engraved "KEBCO LLC"

A gorgeous rifle. Let us know how it performs.

Dang! That's one purty DR... How does it shoot with those Nosler Custom's?

I think the Chapuis is a very underrated DR! I had a chance to buy one cheap in a .444 Marlin (of all rounds) and passed. I still kick myself.

JDA

Haven't shot the Noslers yet....DM said it's regulated for them. Shot 4 Sellier & Bellot that did well. I'll get a chance to shoot more tomorrow. I'll post the results as soon as I can (got a long work week ahead) Thanks guys !

Frank

Good job.

Frank, very nice. It doesn't take a lot of imagination to make a Hog or Whitetail into a Cape Buff or Elephant. Have fun!

Haaa haaaa haaaa.... Funny you said that Biebs... Some of my friends think I'm nuts for buying a double (they just don't have the bug yet ) .... But I've been joking about my hunts becoming American Safaris in my mind

Nice looking rifle. Congratulations. It most likely will only be the beginning.

Frank, you'll see...the ones with bigger holes in the barrels are also just as effective in taking local game. Any "trigger time" with a double is worth it!

I hear ya Pago.... I was warned by you guys that this is addictive! I can't leave this thing alone (talking about my Chapuis of course) I didn't do this when I bought other firearms in the past.... Or with the Sabatti that went back !

Biebs.... I wanted to shoot well and to be honest my recoil experience is only extensive with 12ga slugs, 7mm and 300 mags, 45-70, '06 and a few shots with a 375 H&H.... For a first double, 9.3 all around seemed it. I thought Nitro Express 450, 500 etc would be violent with recoil???? I don't rule out trying big bores in the future though. The Chapuis price range was a factor and with my limited DR experience...from what I see, I'm VERY happy with the quality.

Well done, welcome to the dark side.

Thanks Mike !!!

Comment on your recoil experience; the bigger bores will feel like they have a lighter kick than your Chapuis 9.3. Lots of factors involved, but that rifle is not known for it's mild recoil. Now, start planning for a bigger one because you will soon grow tired of the 9.3 and want one.

I never would've thought that dpcd ????!!! This rifles recoil to me is noticeable but doesn't bother me. I looked at ft lbs of recoil and that made me play it safe for now. Guess I have a lot to learn about this new venture.... that recoil lesson baffles me !!

You can't go by paper recoil numbers; the Chapuis's light barrels and stock drop make it feel harsh to most people. Bigger calibers' recoil velocity is lower, guns are heavier. Also depends on your build. Scoped Chapuis' recoil feels lighter.

I'm 5'4" 175. So, if a light 9.3 is quite tolerable for me (and from what you describe), I would think a 450 or 500 NE should be manageable. Also seems huge for mostly deer and hogs? So, I guess I'll have to start saving to have a big bore too ! This one was my retirement present to me >>> (25yrs as a Corrections Officer and 8yrs NAVY reserve and Active Duty).

Most excellent! congratulations!

Thanks Jorge ! I see you're in Orange Park and you're also USN !.... I was stationed at Naval Air Station in 2002.

What part of central Florida are you in?

I have a 500 NE which I have not shot since I got back from Zim in October.

Nice rifle,you are right start saving there will be more DR's in your future

Hey Larry --- I'm on the Kissimmee / Orlando line (near Lake Nona)

Thanks Bill. Sounds like I'll have to find a part time job to support this habit ... Oh we'll...There goes the retirement wait... I meant

Great get. Enjoy and shoot it often.

Beautiful piece of wood....congrats!!

Great looking rifle. We need to get a double rifle shoot or a double gun pig hunt aranged some time.

Thanks ElandSlayer and Tarawa
Luckily tomorrow I'll be teaching a firearms class for work..... That means Double Rifle shooting on breaks and at lunch time !!!!!! Gotta make time to hunt next !!

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Originally posted by dpcd:
Comment on your recoil experience; the bigger bores will feel like they have a lighter kick than your Chapuis 9.3. Lots of factors involved, but that rifle is not known for it's mild recoil. Now, start planning for a bigger one because you will soon grow tired of the 9.3 and want one.

Sorry, but I can't agree here concerning recoil and the larger calibers. Yes, the Chapuis 9.3's have a little kick to them, but it in NO WAY begins to compare with my 500NE! I put the 9.3 squarely around the same level as the 375 H&H or maybe a bit less. The 500NE rivals the 458 Lott.

I will agree however, that the comb being a bit high tends to slap the cheek if firmly pressed into the stock to see the sights correctly, and as stated, scoping these rifles helps tremendously in that regard.

Otherwise, I have to disagree respectfully. My older son is very recoil sensitive. He shoots a Zavastava 375H&H for a DG rifle. He will pick up and shoot the Chapuis 9.3 any time, any day, without giving it a second thought. He won't touch the 500N under any circumstances.

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My older son is very recoil sensitive

As they say....like father, like son :-)

Great choice! IMO the Chapuis UGEX is the best "double" value in the market today. Now we just need to get you into a Blaser R8 and you will have the best of the best.

Either of my Chapuis's will be my main deer hunting rifles when we move to Tennessee.

I meant the way the Chapuis 9.3s (I have owned two of them and sold both) smacked my cheek; not the actual felt recoil on the shoulder. I should have explained that better. I did not have a scope on them. When I order another one, I will have the stock straightened. The big ones might come back harder but don't hurt in the same way as the little ones did. With a scope, the effect is minimized due to added weight and heightened cheek weld.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MJines:
Well done, welcome to the dark side.

+1

Very nice rifle - congratulations!

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Originally posted by Biebs:
As they say....like father, like son :-)

Does that extent to zaftig women and mopeds too?

Enjoy it every day that you can take it out!
I really like the scalloped receiver.

congratulations!

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Originally posted by dpcd:
I meant the way the Chapuis 9.3s (I have owned two of them and sold both) smacked my cheek; not the actual felt recoil on the shoulder. I should have explained that better. I did not have a scope on them. When I order another one, I will have the stock straightened. The big ones might come back harder but don't hurt in the same way as the little ones did. With a scope, the effect is minimized due to added weight and heightened cheek weld.

Yep, that I can agree with!


Regarding Justin Bieber: This should just about cover it!

Now THAT is just tacky!

The Kid should turn in his man card

A very pale Michael Jackson!

Glad to get a better understanding of the DR recoil and I thank you guys for that and the new compliments on my rifle BUT....really....... Justin Beiber ??????? I did some shooting today and I'll post some pics tomorrow of my 50yd shots... The rounds were labeled Nosler Custom with 286gr Partitions, but, the brass is NORMA ???? I don't think the rifle liked them very well but now I have some brass and the dies arrived today so overall ..... A good day at the range to get familiar with my Double

Griz good shooting and welcome to the DRSS. You will be sorry once you start shooting.


Mike