Chapuis ROLS Elegance
Chapuis Armes · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2020
Also known as: ROLS Elegance, Chapuis ROLS
Overview
The Chapuis ROLS Elegance is a French-made straight-pull bolt-action rifle featuring the patented Chapuis Locking System (CLS) that delivers rapid cycling for driven hunts and moving targets. The Elegance model features a two-piece walnut stock with a Bavarian-style cheek piece and an engraved action, blending traditional European aesthetics with modern mechanical design. Weighing just 3.0 kg, the ROLS Elegance is exceptionally light for a full-size rifle. The straight-pull action allows for faster follow-up shots than conventional turn-bolt designs while maintaining a robust multi-lug lockup. A key feature is barrel interchangeability across more than 10 calibers by removing a single screw, making the ROLS a versatile platform for hunters who pursue different game.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1067 mm (42.01") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3515 J (2593 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3500 m (3828 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO, .308 Win
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM, 7.62x67mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Cocking Indicator
- Features: Straight Pull Action, Chapuis Locking System, Interchangeable Barrel, Engraved Action, Two Piece Stock, Detachable Magazine, Bavarian Style Cheek Piece, Sling Swivel Studs
Variants
- Chapuis ROLS Classic — Base Model
- Chapuis ROLS Deluxe — Premium
- Chapuis ROLS Carbon — Lightweight
Service history
Operators
- French Civilian Hunters · adopted 2020
- European Driven Hunt Shooters · adopted 2020
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Handcrafted in limited numbers at the Chapuis factory in Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau, Loire, France.
Origin
Country of origin: France
Notes
The ROLS was developed over six years by Chapuis Armes in Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau, France. The Chapuis Locking System uses a rotating bolt head driven by a linear bolt handle movement, combining the speed of a straight-pull with the lockup strength of a turn-bolt. The barrel interchangeability system allows switching calibers in the field with minimal tools. The Elegance sits between the Classic and Deluxe models in Chapuis's lineup, featuring engraving on the action but not the full coverage of the Deluxe. Magazine capacity is 3+1 for standard calibers. The .300 Win Mag version features a 25-inch barrel and weighs approximately 6.8 lbs.
Background
Chapuis Armes traces its roots to the end of the 19th century when the first generation of the Chapuis family began working in the gunmaking trade in Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau, in the Loire region that has been the historic cradle of French gunmaking for centuries. The ROLS represents six years of development to create a uniquely French answer to European straight-pull designs from Blaser and Merkel.