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Keep in mind, in spite of all the discussion above, that a double rifle will be specific to one bullet weight (or a very narrow range of weights). While you can shuck any bullet weight through the Win. '94 and compensate with the rear sight elevator, the DR will rigidly demand it's chosen bullet weight. So "versatility" in this sense depends on the load your Chapuis wants to shoot.

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With all due respect to CptCurl, I would disagree somewhat. Regulation and fixed sights may call for one consistant bullet weight and charge, but as per the discussion above, if I were hiking and hunting with a light double in big bear country, I wouldn't hesitate to sleep at night and at times carry with a heavier load to point and shoot in self defense at close range, as long as it were within the pressure limits of the break-open action. Of course the alternative is always just to strap on a .44 Magnum or .45 Colt revolver if one doesn't mind the extra hardware!

Similarly, although this may be against the religion of many here (including myself), if one adds a scope to a DR it opens up the possibility of using at least one barrel at ranges beyond regulation, or with somewhat lighter loads for varmint hunting, at least within the limits of the rate of twist in the rifling. I believe there is more versatility in a double than conventional wisdom might expect.

All the best.

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