Haven't shot the Chaupis - can't comment!

However the reason that I wen't with Searcy was the fact that in this day and age of "mass" production, Butch's guns are truely hand made. Yeah, ok, he does the grunt work via CNC (so does Purdey & H&H), but the fit,finish and regulation are done by hand.

BUT....that's still not the REAL reason...

...Butch represents something that is nearly gone nowadays - A "true-grit" approach to doing business. He designs, builds and shoots his designs! You can go to his shop, drink coffee, look around and spec the rifle the way you want it...CUSTOM fitted on the spot! And guess what - if there are ever any problems - he's there to get it fixed NOW!

Plus, I have not heard a complaints from any PHs that use his guns.

I'm getting a .470 Deluxe Boxlock for competition use. I'm not a collector, thus all of my guns must be accurate and handle like an appendage of my body! (don't go there!!

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JW