New Chapuis Elan 470 NE

[Ndczerwinski]

After months of drooling over over everyone’s double rifles on here I started shopping online and getting a little more serious. I’ve been hunting for a good used double but just never could find the courage to pull the trigger on buying a used one.

My local gun shop that I do a lot of business with is a large Benelli dealer, so I decided to inquire about a Chapuis because I liked the idea of getting it from a local dealer that has always taken care of me.

They got in touch with their Benelli rep….lo and behold they had a Chapuis Elan in 470 NE that could be shipped this week. My dealer offered it to me for $15,000. Benelli also informed them the prices were increasing at the end of July. I decided to place the order!

I got some photos from them on the rifle and I am very impressed with the wood especially for the price.

I’m super excited to have this for my next safari in July 2026. Unfortunately I leave for this year’s Safari in 10 days so it’s going to have to sit this trip out.

Does anyone know what factory loads these are regulated for? I’m a hand loader but I feel like I want to get comfortable with the gun before hand loading.

 

[Moody808]

Congrats!

 

[towserthemouser]

Congratulations to you, I hope you have many wonderful adventures with her!

 

[Mekaniks]

Very Nice!

 

[OneGearhead]

Very nice. Congratulations. Looks like quite a beauty!

 

[dneaster3]

Well done. Lots to like on that rifle.

 

[franzfmdavis]

Congrats!

I had the same question on mine and @Tom Leoni, who works for Chapuis, was able to provide the regulation based on the serial number. He is a great resource and very helpful!

 

[gcbailey]

Congratulations! I have owned several Chapuis over the years and all of them have been reliable shooters. It well serve you well next year!

 

[kpoynter]

You will enjoy it…Congrats

 

[Betterinthebush]

I picked up mine two weeks ago from a fellow forum member @Mtn_Infantry. The info, expertise and guidance he’s lent me has been so valuable. The resources and assistance available to forum members here alone on these pieces simply cannot be overstated.

I had a chance on K-gun that was on an estate auction at the same time. I’m glad I bought the Chapuis.

My dream is to take my Dakota76 .416 Rigby and my .470 Chapuis and hunt Caprivi for 7-10 days, move over to leopard camp and hunt a cat for 11-14 days. Now, I just need to get to Namibia in three weeks and get the contract signed with my PH for a Buffalo/Sable hunt in Caprivi for’26 if he can fit all this very large ask in to his schedule.

All because of I bought a .470 NE

Congrats on your new rig.

 

[Tradmark]

Gorgeous and congrats!!! She will hint well

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Well done Ndc! Any plans to ccime to Africa?

 

[Ndczerwinski]

Well done Ndc! Any plans to ccime to Africa?

I’m actually headed out to Africa in 6 days, but I won’t be brining the double quite yet, because I’m still waiting for it to arrive at my local gun shop so I will just be bringing my 375 bolt gun.

I’m booked to return to Africa next July and the 470 NE will see it’s debut on that trip.

 

[Mort Hill]

Congrats!

 

[Philip Glass]

Very nice looking double!

 

[Rare Breed]

After months of drooling over over everyone’s double rifles on here I started shopping online and getting a little more serious. I’ve been hunting for a good used double but just never could find the courage to pull the trigger on buying a used one.

My local gun shop that I do a lot of business with is a large Benelli dealer, so I decided to inquire about a Chapuis because I liked the idea of getting it from a local dealer that has always taken care of me.

They got in touch with their Benelli rep….lo and behold they had a Chapuis Elan in 470 NE that could be shipped this week. My dealer offered it to me for $15,000. Benelli also informed them the prices were increasing at the end of July. I decided to place the order!

I got some photos from them on the rifle and I am very impressed with the wood especially for the price.

I’m super excited to have this for my next safari in July 2026. Unfortunately I leave for this year’s Safari in 10 days so it’s going to have to sit this trip out.

Does anyone know what factory loads these are regulated for? I’m a hand loader but I feel like I want to get comfortable with the gun before hand loading.

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Nicely done and good price!!! You got the cost before they go up. Congratulations!!!!!