Recent content by Tom Leoni

Hello there--well, with the 15% tariff that was recently imposed, we can pretty much forget about that price point for an African-grade double rifle. That's unfortunate, but it's the reality of today. The only models that will retail for less than $10k will be the smaller action, 22" barreled...

My PH considers the 270-300gr range as optimal for a .375 against Cape buffalo. I honestly don't see any reason to go lower than that. Sure, anecdotally, you may get hundreds of success stories with a 250-grainer, but again I don't see the reason to stray below 270gr--which in the mind of many...

All ~ I wanted to announce that, starting in 2026, every African grade Chapuis double rifle (.375, .450-400 NE and .470 NE) will come with a free base and adapter for RMR red-dot mounts. I was able to negotiate a great price with the incomparable Andy Larsson of Skinner Sights, and I am happy...

Hi, I can confirm that the only models currently in the Chapuis catalog that come with manuals are the ROLS straight-pulls. User's manuals with the usual warnings and safety information are something that we will produce in time.

I have no real dog in this fight, since I'm a single-shot guy through and through. As I developed my love for hunting in general and Africa in particular, I of course feasted on books like Taylor's that glorified double rifles, and I have not been immune to their charm. I have owned several...

Congratulations to you and your wife, Dave! Please let me know if I can help in any other way, and keep us all posted on y'all's adventures with it!

We offer a fully adjustable peep sight for all Chapuis double rifles. It mounts in the rear scopemounting slot without gunsmithing. It is manufactured by the excellent folks at Skinner Sights and is quite inexpensive.

I go with Leica on both, so I never have a problem *grin*

Here is the translation: [Left side of page] Screw 1, screw 2, screw 3. Regulation of (horizontal) convergence 1: Loosen screw number 1 (key: 1.5mm) 2: Loosen screw number 2 (key: 1.5mm) 3: Work screw number 3 (key: 1.5mm) - tighten = greater convergence - loosen = less convergence...

Wow... what a fantastic topic for a thread (BTW, kudos on the rifle and even the Trader Keith sling with the appropriate knot). I too find the classic trophy pose a bit cliche'. Actually, a lot cliche'. I love pictures in which you see the relationship between the hunter and the animal, like...

Here's a difficult--I dare say existential--ethical question, though. What's ultimately worse: to use rudeness to awaken a 6.5 Creedmoor fanatic from his delusion, or to be polite and enable him in his madness? :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:

Re. the .375 Flanged, I offered it in the first couple years that I was Chapuis product manager. Didn't sell a single one. Conversely, the first three years that I offered the belted rimless .375 H&H Iphisi at $9,999, I could not keep it in stock. Chapuis has perfected the extraction/ejection...

I will say that claw mounts would be the best option, although for some reason the OP ruled them out. Classy, sturdy, easy on-off and absolutely repeatable in terms of zero. Both Talley and Recknagel are also fantastic options. I will also say, though, that I have never fully appreciated the...

Easy: the .375 H&H, in either configuration. It's perfectly equidistant between absolute versatility on any game on Earth, manageable recoil, availability and low cost of components, and emblazoned historical pedigree.

Thank you again for all the great suggestions. Two quick things I forgot to mention: 1 - So far, we cannot do .500 NE. The action is not big enough. 2 - We offered .375 Flanged the first year, but it simply didn't sell. The extraction/ejection system for the standard belted .375 is reliable...