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Peterb
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Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???
11/05/05 11:33 AM

Personally,

I find the Heym and Krieghoff boxy and a bit klunky although of very good quality. I find them a bit overheavy but better with the 470 as the exterior barrel size seems unchanged so the 470 is lighter. The Blaser has the best ergodynamics for me but that funky cocking system is NOT for dangerous game. I'd like to copy the butt and forearm, though. The English doubles have the others beat for looks, but are a couple pounds too heavy. Now for me, a 470 or so should NEVER weigh 12 pounds. It is just not comfortable to carry. I can live with 10-10 1/2 but asked Butch to shave as much as possible so my new 470 is 9 1/2 pounds. If it fits, you won't feel the kick. I find the Chapuis to be cheaper looking and feeling but have not shot that gun. It looks better at distance than close up. One must remember that the Europeans generally have a lack of regard for checkering. For great checkering, America has the others beat by far. I prefer the Searcy. Looks good, feels good, shoots great with extreme strength.

I changed a few things on my Searcy. I had the wood cheeks made just a bit thicker so I can add the carving such as done on Parker A-1 Specials and high grade Sauers. As a wood dealer I had Butch use one of my best pieces. Naturally, Butch makes the LOP, cast, drop to your specs. I have some other novel things planned for the wood on my next Searcy.

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why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	bwanabloke	06/05/05 11:10 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	TerryR	12/05/05 04:30 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	NE450No2	12/05/05 09:34 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	12/05/05 05:40 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500Nitro	12/05/05 04:54 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	TerryR	13/05/05 12:41 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	DUGABOY1	13/05/05 06:49 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	TerryR	14/05/05 12:47 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	NitroX	13/05/05 01:59 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	13/05/05 01:39 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	Peterb	11/05/05 11:33 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	NitroX	11/05/05 10:34 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	KWK	10/05/05 12:01 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	10/05/05 11:31 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	KWK	11/05/05 12:01 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	11/05/05 01:25 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	15/05/05 12:36 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	400NitroExpress	12/05/05 09:59 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	clark7781	13/05/05 01:32 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	mickey	12/05/05 01:23 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	400NitroExpress	12/05/05 01:45 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	NitroX	11/05/05 02:29 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	rgp	11/05/05 02:51 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	DUGABOY1	12/05/05 12:39 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	DUGABOY1	11/05/05 09:12 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	07/05/05 04:38 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500Nitro	07/05/05 07:27 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	07/05/05 07:51 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500Nitro	07/05/05 08:46 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	DoubleD	08/05/05 12:42 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	mickey	08/05/05 01:06 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500grains	08/05/05 05:42 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	larcher	10/05/05 02:24 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	luv2safari	13/05/05 03:51 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	larcher	15/05/05 01:31 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	larcher	15/05/05 01:51 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	atkinson6	17/05/05 02:59 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	17/05/05 10:45 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	atkinson6	24/05/05 10:15 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	NitroX	24/05/05 01:53 PM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	mickey	10/05/05 04:51 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	new_guy	10/05/05 06:06 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	Chasseur	10/05/05 10:09 AM
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Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	luv2safari	07/05/05 06:19 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500Nitro	07/05/05 12:45 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	Chasseur	07/05/05 12:56 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500Nitro	07/05/05 01:01 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	Chasseur	07/05/05 01:03 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	JeffWemmer470	07/05/05 02:32 AM
Re: why doesnt Ray like Chapuis s ???	500Nitro	07/05/05 02:41 AM

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