Yes, DG as at the dark continent as well as big bears here in Alaska and Russia, if Russia ever accepts US citizens again. I have a pre-64 Winchester I had rebarreled in .458 Lott with a receiver sight, several .375 H&H rifles, and a .375 Ultra from a dear friend who passed. Just looking for another unique rifle the kids will have to deal with someday.DG as in the Dark Continent?
Great info, I've read the same about Rigby versus Remington. I passed a .416 Rem in CRF Mod 70 at a local shop a few years ago, figured it would be there for a while as larger bores usually do. My mistake!I like the 416 Rem in a CRF M-70. Mine wears a Supergrade style stock--I don't like the Win Safari stock. It is my third 416. I like the size and weight.
If you go Rigby, you'll need a big action like the CZ-550 Safari. I also have a 458 Lott built on a CZ-550 Safari and it is about a pound heavier. A 416 doesn't need to weigh more than 10 lbs scoped.
As to the increased case capacity of the Rigby, it isn't needed. Modern powders don't have the issues that Cordite had, and the Rem will easily give you 2400-2500 fps with a 400 grainer.
There are guys on some of the Safari forums that can give you better advice.
It can be loaded much higher then factory loads. Capacity is close to the Wby. The question is why do it? Velocity doesn't impress very large animals. Bullet mass, penertation, and placement is what gets the job done. Long range shots on these animals is folly.I've read articles about how under loaded / loading data is for the Rigby as a result of older rifles that can't handle the higher pressures of the Ruger. It sounded like the Rigby built on a modern rifle will get closer to the Weatherby vs the Rem or Ruger. The case capacity alone says that the Rigby has a lot of boiler room if the firearm can handle higher pressure.
If you want to see a big difference in performace you have to go to a larger caliber or a heavier (450gr) bullet in the .416. Recoil is the price you pay.I thought the Rigby had the larger boiler so it could get the performance without higher pressure?
Barrett !!! Course the 338 Lapua is based on the 416 Rigby case so it's no slouch. Next step would be the Barrett cartridge for me.I don't have a .416 and am toying around with building one, just because.
For those that have one, which one and why? Handloaded ammo, hunting
large and possibly dangerous game.
Thanks,
Scott
I can't imagine going on a African hunt or big bears with a Barrett. Cool cartridge, but I don't think it would fit in a walkaround hunting rifle platform very well.Barrett !!! Course the 338 Lapua is based on the 416 Rigby case so it's no slouch. Next step would be the Barrett cartridge for me.