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15 June 2012, 02:16
Dave BushIt's Here!
Just got word from Dale Nygaard that my Chapuis flanged .375 is here. Put the final payment in the mail to him this afternoon. I should have it next week. Build took about four months. I'm excited

Dave
DRSS
Chapuis 9.3X74
Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL
Krieghoff 500/.416 NE
Krieghoff 500 NE
"Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer"
"If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition).
Good for you, Dave. Great caliber with more uses than the typical DR caliber.
15 June 2012, 02:59
Use Enough GunI've got a .375 H&H Flanged being built by Butch Searcy. Can't wait for it either! Post pics of yours when it arrives!

15 June 2012, 03:30
Todd WilliamsCongrats Dave! Now just put a big ole Trijicon scope on it and it'll be the perfect Safari Rifle!!

I think Dave is planning on a Nightforce 8x32x56 on a Picatinney rail set-up :-)
15 June 2012, 04:03
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
I think Dave is planning on a Nightforce 8x32x56 on a Picatinney rail set-up :-)
Good show. With that Picatinney Rail, he can mount some of those "tac-ti-cool" high intensity Surefire lights and lasers as well!!

And a front vertical grip. Dave, the DR Commando!
15 June 2012, 04:48
Magnum Hunter1Now if someone just made affordable brass we would be in high cotton!
16 June 2012, 01:23
Dave BushBiebs and Todd:
You guys are just mean.... LOLOLOL
I don't know how to post pictures but I will take some pictures when I get the gun and one of you guys can post them for me.
Magnum Hunter1, I wouldn't be surprised it Hornady starts turning out ammo and brass. I talked to Mitch and I know they are getting a lot of requests for it.
Jon, just got back from the med center in Omaha. Another damn surgery coming up in July. Damn I am getting so tired.
Dave
DRSS
Chapuis 9.3X74
Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL
Krieghoff 500/.416 NE
Krieghoff 500 NE
"Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer"
"If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition).
16 June 2012, 01:58
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
Biebs and Todd:
You guys are just mean.... LOLOLOL
I don't know how to post pictures but I will take some pictures when I get the gun and one of you guys can post them for me.
Magnum Hunter1, I wouldn't be surprised it Hornady starts turning out ammo and brass. I talked to Mitch and I know they are getting a lot of requests for it.
Jon, just got back from the med center in Omaha. Another damn surgery coming up in July. Damn I am getting so tired.
Dave,
Biebs idea of posting pictures is to tape them to the monitor and ask:
"Can you see it now?"
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Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
16 June 2012, 04:27
Todd WilliamsDave, you can send the pics to me and I'll post them.
Regarding the medical comment, I hope all is well or at least will be all well.
16 June 2012, 05:57
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
Just got word from Dale Nygaard that my Chapuis flanged .375 is here. Put the final payment in the mail to him this afternoon. I should have it next week. Build took about four months. I'm excited
Which model and what is the weight supposed to be? I look forward to the pics...
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
16 June 2012, 06:35
Dave BushAntlers, it's Chapuis AGEX Jungle with sideplates and such. I am thinking it will come in at something just over nine pounds but I will take it out to the UPS store when it gets here and we'll see.
Todd, I'll get some pictures to you.
Dave
DRSS
Chapuis 9.3X74
Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL
Krieghoff 500/.416 NE
Krieghoff 500 NE
"Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer"
"If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition).
16 June 2012, 07:18
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
Just got word from Dale Nygaard that my Chapuis flanged .375 is here. Put the final payment in the mail to him this afternoon. I should have it next week. Build took about four months. I'm excited
Congratulations Dave! The 375 Flanged magnum makes one of the most versatile double rifles one can own! Chapuis rifles are very accurate as a rule as well. Very good choices all around!
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18 June 2012, 19:42
Dave BushDale sent me an e-mail that my gun would be shipped today. My wife opened the e-mail. Man, am I in the doghouse...LOLOLOLOL
Dave
DRSS
Chapuis 9.3X74
Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL
Krieghoff 500/.416 NE
Krieghoff 500 NE
"Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer"
"If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition).
18 June 2012, 20:01
Todd WilliamsI know what you mean about being in the doghouse! My wife is really good about my guns and hunts and almost never says anything about the money, unless she needs to dump it on the table when loosing an argument ... I mean discussion!
She gave me a little guff a couple of weeks ago over the 500NE VC I'm having built. Not bad, but just enough to remind me of my place! Then yesterday, while I was loading some 577NE rounds, I mentioned it was for the gun that Aaron used in one of his videos. Suddenly the light bulb went on that two rifles are on their way to the Williams homestead!
The only thing that saved me was it being Father's Day. It will be a miracle if I survive the day today. Haven't heard anything yet, but the day is early!!
Enjoy that new rifle Dave! Send me some pics and I'll post them for you!
18 June 2012, 20:12
subsailor74
Todd - this brings back way too many memories of my own household! I think my wife has gotten numb about the rifles I buy since I retired from the Navy. I always ask her if there is something she wants that she doesn't have.....when she answers "no", I then ask what the problem is. So she has mostly just stopped asking. She DID notice when I got a new gun safe however. I did some serious "splaining" that day!
Mangwana
That's why you need a outside entrance separate door to the gunroom! Marital bliss! :-)
quote:
Dave,
Biebs idea of posting pictures is to tape them to the monitor and ask:
"Can you see it now?"
Doc, thanks to Mike Dettore's instructions, I am now fully capable of posting pictures on this site. I could quickly demonstrate...how about a few of your wife?
(JUST KIDDIN'!!!!! :-)
18 June 2012, 23:00
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by subsailor74:

Todd - this brings back way too many memories of my own household! I think my wife has gotten numb about the rifles I buy since I retired from the Navy. I always ask her if there is something she wants that she doesn't have.....when she answers "no", I then ask what the problem is. So she has mostly just stopped asking. She DID notice when I got a new gun safe however. I did some serious "splaining" that day!
Mangwana
YYYYeeeaaaa ... The second safe issue. Been worried about that one now for a couple of months. Getting real close to needing it! That storm is brewing for sure! Red Sky in the morning! Right Admiral!
19 June 2012, 14:56
JabaliHunterWhen we moved house, I thought ahead and had a second safe installed while there were plenty of other decorating and renovation distractions!
21 June 2012, 19:16
Dave BushI picked it up yesterday. Gosh, it is just extraordinary, almost to pretty to shoot. Came with a really nice canvas and leather case as well and the regulation target is perfect. I WILL get some pictures up as soon as I can. I have to use my wife's camera and this can be a bit tricky.

Dave
DRSS
Chapuis 9.3X74
Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL
Krieghoff 500/.416 NE
Krieghoff 500 NE
"Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer"
"If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition).
21 June 2012, 19:31
ELeetonDon't keep us waiting too long. Some of us are still living vicariously and need a good fix.
Eric
NRA Benefactor
TSRA Life
DRSS
Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE
21 June 2012, 21:10
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by Dave Bush:
I picked it up yesterday. Gosh, it is just extraordinary, almost to pretty to shoot. Came with a really nice canvas and leather case as well and the regulation target is perfect. I WILL get some pictures up as soon as I can. I have to use my wife's camera and this can be a bit tricky.
Is operating the wife's camera the tricky part?
Or is the gloating over the new rifle in front of the wife by using HER camera to imortalize the new addition to the arsenal at the expense of her having to forego some, as of yet, undisclosed desire or "thingofamajigg", the tricky part?
Actually, for me, they would both apply!

28 June 2012, 23:21
Hunt the SunRemember to delete the "evidence" from her camera!
Rusty
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29 June 2012, 07:22
Bill CooleyDave,
Congratulations We are looking foward to a range report and pictures.
Bill
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29 June 2012, 09:42
Use Enough GunStill waiting. You having film developed?!

Congratulations Dave, looking forward for some pix and a range report.
Best regards
Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God's best
Best regards
Malek
Good Hunting/Shooting and God's best.
29 June 2012, 22:26
Dave BushSorry guys. Have been struggling with some health issues. I'll get some pictures posted as soon as possible. Was going to the range tomorrow to have a couple of buddies help me with some shooting but can't get it done.
Dave
DRSS
Chapuis 9.3X74
Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL
Krieghoff 500/.416 NE
Krieghoff 500 NE
"Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer"
"If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition).
30 June 2012, 05:51
Bill CooleyDave take care, your health is more important.
Bill
Member DSC,DRSS,NRA,TSRA
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
-Mark Twain
There ought to be one day - just one – when there is open season on Congressmen.
~Will Rogers~