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If you have a choice between these two brands for an over/under double in 9,3 x 74 mm, which one would you go for? This is if build quality, reliability, and accuracy were the important factors, not price. Thank you. Don't Ever Book a Hunt with Jeff Blair or Blair Worldwide Hunting http://forums.accuratereloadin...043/m/3471078051/p/1 | ||
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First thing I would do is re-calibrate my brain from O/U, to S/S; that is, if I had that malady to start with. | |||
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V-C. No question. Chapuis is a step above Sabatti. The V-C is about the best bang for the buck in new doubles today. A mate of mine in the Lower 48 just took possession of a V-C double I bought for him in a trade we made. He has seen a lot of rifles in his day and goes on and on about the quality of his new V-C. He is strongly thinking of another and I will offer my advise to him when I see him in a month or so. Ken B.: if you read this, thanks to you and Jerome for making such a quality rifle for my friend. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Absolutley the VC! With Chapuis you get what they make. With VC you can get what you want. By this I mean the little details and nuances that you "need" in your DR (palm swell or not, color of recoil pad, extra folding leaves, scope mounts, type of folding front night sight, style of moustache, LOP etc). But, if the given Chapuis model has exactly what you want then there you have it. | |||
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If price is NOT the object, get a Holland&Holland. How much difference in cost? A thousand dollars? Five thousand? Ten thousand? I owned a Chapuis SxS in 9,3x74R and it was a wonderful double rifle. Killed several head of plains game, and a Caracal with it. Never had to shoot anything twice. If you are buying "off the rack", pick the one that fits you best, all other things being equal. If you have to order one built, definitely the Chapuis. It's the only thing the French have gotten right since Lafayette was sent here. Rich | |||
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Look at representative rifles side by side - take a close look at the quality of the wood, engraving, fit and finish, and regulation - then make an informed decision. Even in the lowest grades, the V-C wins hands down......and it's not even close. | |||
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Inited by ganyana to hunt in Europe forests i used Chapuis with great succes loved these doubles. www.huntinginargentina.com.ar FULL PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF IPHA INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASOCIATION . DSC PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DRSS--SCI NRA IDPA IPSC-FAT -argentine shooting federation cred number2- | |||
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Looks like an even split. Appreciate the input very much. Thanks. Don't Ever Book a Hunt with Jeff Blair or Blair Worldwide Hunting http://forums.accuratereloadin...043/m/3471078051/p/1 | |||
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I have both the VC and Chapuis. Not EVEN close. The VC is the far superior rifle. | |||
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Brian, Since your question about O/U's was never really answered I would ask you clarify what models from each manufacture you are trying to compare? Once you have a specific model in mind then you might find members here that own one or the other, or both and can offer valid comparisons of either model (or both) My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost. | |||
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True that! | |||
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Note HEYM USA has O/U models to look at too. Link 1: http://www.heymusa.com/55_b.htm Link 2: http://www.heymusa.com/26_b.htm I for one love the O/U from 9.5x74R down! (.375" bullet) D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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