I remember one of the Searcy Recipients saying that, ''the inside of Chapuis actions are like chicken guts'' or had strings and pulleys inside them .JJ Perrodeau ,being a Real Gunsmith says he backs the Chapuis 100% .I dont know whats going on in America, but they used to produce good stuff ,reminds me of an episode of the Simpsons showing a sign saying ,''American Quality '' ,the sign then falls to pieces .Im sure if i had bought a $900.00 Baikal 45/70 double rifle i would not have had any problems !!!!!!!!!!!