Chapuis double rifle - UGEX ejector

[mdwest]

now the Chapius needs a bigger brother !

Mine definitely needs a big brother…

I’ve been drooling over the thought of a 450-400 Iphisi or 450-400 Elan since the day I brought the 375 Iphisi home…

 

[Houston Bill]

Mine definitely needs a big brother…

I’ve been drooling over the thought of a 450-400 Iphisi or 450-400 Elan since the day I brought the 375 Iphisi home…

You need a 450/400 Elan, very nice double, I think @PHOENIX PHIL has an Elan in 470 NE that he is quite fond of.

 

[R eight]

Took the UGEX to the range. The sights as they came from the factory were shooting around 3 inches right at 25 meters. Adjusted the sights and it’s not too bad.

My reloads are averaging 2270 fps. PPU factory loads average 2170 fps. Both using 285/6 grain projectiles. As the rifle is, I’d happily hunt with her…at ranges under 100 yards.

 

[JohnCZ]

Sounds like a couple of happy Cleaver's customers. Have to admit that their special price on the Chapuis is very tempting.

Just looking at this one at Cleavers myself. It's a toss up for either the Chapius double or a 9.3x74 barrel for my K95.

 

[gcbailey]

I have had several Chapuis DRs over the years and all have shot very well (for a double). That's the first single trigger one I have seen.

 

[Tintin]

@pc3 I've got an Aimpoint H1 on mine. Not as sleek looking as some the newer dots.

Had my gunsmith 'custom' fit a spare piece of old picatinny rail I had - sounds a bit bubba - but it's not noticeable and looks OK.

For mounting a scope, there's a Recknagel option. They are alloy - I'd prefer steel to handle the massive recoil impulse of the 9.3.

(Due to the scalloped corners, these didn't work with the Aimpoint)

There could be other options, I'd contact https://www.optics-trade.eu/

 

[R eight]

Not my rifle. But I’ve bought the exact same gear to fit to my UGEX down the track. The setup is working well for the owner. He bought his gear through Optics Trade, as did I.

 

[R eight]

@pc3 I've got an Aimpoint H1 on mine. Not as sleek looking as some the newer dots.

Had my gunsmith 'custom' fit a spare piece of old picatinny rail I had - sounds a bit bubba - but it'…..

Mate you should post up that video of you smashing those tin cans….

 

[Tintin]

Not my rifle. But I’ve bought the exact same gear to fit to my UGEX down the track. The setup is working well for the owner. He bought his gear through Optics Trade, as did I. View attachment 728928

Nice Rod.

With my Bubba Custom Special Mount, I was able to get the Aimpoint H-1 sitting a bit lower.

I do like the lever QR.

Aimpoint also do a lever QR conversion for the mount that comes with the H-1

Aimpoint Micro LRP Conversion Kit

Aimpoint Micro LRP Conversion Kit

www.optics-trade.eu

 

[Tintin]

Mate you should post up that video of you smashing those tin cans….

@R eight Hey Rod - 'smashing' might be the wrong word

Trail Boss loads are always good for a laugh.

These ones even regulated OK in the little Chapuis.

 

[pc3]

Do you guys know how one would remove the red plastic in the rear site ? mine is broken on one half so I'd like to remove it all together without bubba gumping the whole rear site assembly.

cheers pc3

 

[R eight]

Do you guys know how one would remove the red plastic in the rear site ? mine is broken on one half so I'd like to remove it all together without bubba gumping the whole rear site assembly.

cheers pc3

I’d suggest brute force.

Do you guys know how one would remove the red plastic in the rear site ? mine is broken on one half so I'd like to remove it all together without bubba gumping the whole rear site assembly.

cheers pc3

Mate I was going to suggest brute force. But I seriously doubt it would be needed.

I just had another look at mine and I reckon a sharp edge between the metal and plastic with a bit of pressure would remove it. I’d try that, be hard to make it worse.

Have you tried getting a replacement under warranty?

Good luck

 

[pc3]

I’d suggest brute force.






Mate I was going to suggest brute force. But I seriously doubt it would be needed.

I just had another look at mine and I reckon a sharp edge between the metal and plastic with a bit of pressure would remove it. I’d try that, be hard to make it worse.

Have you tried getting a replacement under warranty?

Good luck View attachment 729559View attachment 729558

Thanks Rod I will try that its broken anyway.....I have not had an update yet on the warranty issue yet, I'd like to fill the gap with a couple little pieces of bone or ivory type material rather than plastic....its the only cheap part on the rifle