I'm not a promoter of either

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What I would do is handle both and see which you personally like. Of course price is a consideration as well.

You don't mention the calibre you are interested in.

The Chapuis has medium calibres which most users really really like it in.

The Searcy has a range of larger bore calibres which aren't as easy to find in current manufactured rifles especially the .400. I think generally the Searcy is a direct buy from the maker. A markup on his prices would make it significantly more expensive and maybe uncompetitive in price.

Both come in the standard .470. Which is a great choice of big game calibre.

Have fun choosing and I am sure you will like the one you pick and eventually own.

Of course there are also "vintage" rifles to choose from and if bought from a reputable dealer will also be something really fine to acquire and maybe pass onto your offspring one day.