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Hickok45 Shoots a Chapuis .375 H&H Double Rifle in Mock Big-Game Hunt

November 8, 2026

In this woods walk video, hickok45 shoots a Chapuis Armes double rifle chambered in .375 H&H Magnum, framing the session as a mock African big-game hunt.

Key points

  • The rifle: The Chapuis is a French-made double rifle built for dangerous game, paired with express sights rather than optics.
  • The cartridge: The .375 H&H Magnum is shown punching through multiple layers of targets.
  • A known quirk: hickok45 notes the front sight has popped loose on this rifle more than once, and suggests asking about that issue before buying one.
  • Handling: He talks through reloading, safety management and the rifle's stout recoil, comparing its feel and operation to a double-barrel shotgun.
  • The tone: The segment is played for laughs, with hickok45 narrating an imaginary rhino charge and "surviving" his backyard hunt.

Quick take

The video pairs a playful mock hunt with practical notes on the rifle, including its sights, recoil, reloading and the front-sight issue hickok45 raises for would-be buyers.

Watch the full video: hickok45