cbvanb
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Offered today is a Chapuis UGEX 2 barrel set, in 9.3x74R and 7X65R. I bought the rifle from the original owner several years ago with the intention of giving it to my wife, but an encounter with a rather cheeky elephant in 2017 left her with a desire for magazine rifles only. I carried the gun on an elk hunt but it really belongs in Africa, so I hope it can get back there with a new owner.
The rifle was originally sold by JJ Paradeau, who needs no introduction to double owners in the US. His rollmark is found on both barrels. There is some good news and a little bad with this gun. The 9.3 barrels will put 4 rounds into about 2.5" at 100 yards, with the scope attached. As the barrels heat up after 4 rounds the group will open up but I have put 8 rounds into a group I can cover with the palm of my hand.
The 7mm barrels, however, are a disappointment, and the groups begin at palm size and open up from there. I used only Norma factory ammo with both calibers, and it's possible there is a handload that will tighten up the 7mm, but a more likely fix would be to send it back to Paradeau. I had always intended to do that and never found the time.
The set comes in a fitted Chapuis case, and includes a set of European claw mounts and a Leupold VX-6 1-6 30mm scope. I would rate the gun at 90%, as it does show a few very minor dings in the wood, mostly on the forearms. The crowns are flawless, as is the rifling.
Also included in the sale are all the remaining factory ammo I have, which is at least 100 rounds in each caliber. I also have a large amount of reloaded ammo for the 9.3, which came from the original owner. I shot them and they regulated well with factory ammo, but of course I would recommend they be broken down for components. I have dies of course, and probably a lifetime supply of brass and bullets in 9.3, as well as some in 7mm. I apologize that I can't give an exact count, but I'm in the process of moving and I'm still digging out boxes of stuff.
I'm taking a bit of a loss on this so I'm fairly firm on the price. Shipping the rifle to your FFL and the components directly to you is included in the price. $9000.00 Payment via check or MO preferred, but if you have a different suggestion I'm open.
The rifle was originally sold by JJ Paradeau, who needs no introduction to double owners in the US. His rollmark is found on both barrels. There is some good news and a little bad with this gun. The 9.3 barrels will put 4 rounds into about 2.5" at 100 yards, with the scope attached. As the barrels heat up after 4 rounds the group will open up but I have put 8 rounds into a group I can cover with the palm of my hand.
The 7mm barrels, however, are a disappointment, and the groups begin at palm size and open up from there. I used only Norma factory ammo with both calibers, and it's possible there is a handload that will tighten up the 7mm, but a more likely fix would be to send it back to Paradeau. I had always intended to do that and never found the time.
The set comes in a fitted Chapuis case, and includes a set of European claw mounts and a Leupold VX-6 1-6 30mm scope. I would rate the gun at 90%, as it does show a few very minor dings in the wood, mostly on the forearms. The crowns are flawless, as is the rifling.
Also included in the sale are all the remaining factory ammo I have, which is at least 100 rounds in each caliber. I also have a large amount of reloaded ammo for the 9.3, which came from the original owner. I shot them and they regulated well with factory ammo, but of course I would recommend they be broken down for components. I have dies of course, and probably a lifetime supply of brass and bullets in 9.3, as well as some in 7mm. I apologize that I can't give an exact count, but I'm in the process of moving and I'm still digging out boxes of stuff.
I'm taking a bit of a loss on this so I'm fairly firm on the price. Shipping the rifle to your FFL and the components directly to you is included in the price. $9000.00 Payment via check or MO preferred, but if you have a different suggestion I'm open.
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