The addition of the rim will make it more suitable for being chambered in double rifles such as the Rigby . One of our shooters experiences with several CZ Brno rifles in the past indicates they are a sound rifle in need of a bit of massaging inside the stock and on the trigger, and we have no doubt the new rifles are very similar. Mag. (Ret.) Major ammunition manufacturers like Norma, Federal, and Hornady began producing .416 Rigby ammunition to meet the new demand. Gun Tests RecommendsRuger Mark II Magnum .416 Rigby, $1,550. Mag. The .416 Rigby loaded with the 26g (400gr) bullet at 736m/s (2,415ft/s) as the Hornady's DGS and DGX ammunition are, has an MPBR of 181m (198yd). Mag. Internal case capacity is about five percent less than that of the .416 Rem. Later, Nosler and Winchester began loading the .416 Rigby. Mag. Out of stock. Penetration is very good. to make sure the shots were at least on paper. The result was the introduction of medium-bore big-game cartridges .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby, .404 Jeffery, and .425 Westley Richards. To overcome the greater resistance encountered by larger frontal area, the bullet must be driven faster. and 4,665 ft.-lbs. of energy at the muzzle. Rated 4.85 out of 5. The Double Square Bridge model is available in .375 H&H or .416 Rigby calibres. The .416 Rigby (left), the capable .416 Rem. The accuracy was as good as the Rugers, and we got 2-inch groups with a variety of our ammunition. Mag. [5] Between 1984, when Paul Roberts took over the John Rigby & Co., and 1997, when the company was purchased by Geoff Miller's investment group, 184 more rifles were produced. I would like to purchase these. Maximum average pressure given by SAAMI is 358.53MPa (52,000psi). The Mauser 98 action provided the consumers and gun makers an inexpensive alternative to the double- and single-shot rifles which until that time predominated the dangerous-game hunting scene. There was no forend tip or pistol grip cap. This cartridge is flexible and easy to load, if you handload. Its forward end was knurled. length Mauser 98 action. That's way more than the other .416s and even more than .458 Lott and nips at the heels of the .505 Gibbs. However, the Rigby cartridge is loaded to the relatively low maximum allowable pressure of 325MPa (47,100psi) while the Remington cartridge has a stipulated maximum average pressure of 430MPa (62,000psi). The .416 Rigby is a very forgiving cartridge to handload. In 1816, Rigby, now 58 years old, brought his son, William, in as a partner. regarding the case and chamber dimension specifications for the .416 Rigby cartridge. There was an external through-bolt as well. The rifle, as tested, weighed right at 8 pounds. Pressing onward with our test session, we got a best group at 100 yards of 2.5 inches for five shots, more than good enough for any hunting we might do. Governed by Europe's CIP (Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms) and not SAAMI, the .416 Rigby is spec'd with a maximum allowable chamber pressure of 47,100 psi. Too, while the magazine rifle was popular because of its costabout half that of a double rifle at that timeand lighter weight, Rigby still continued to crank out double rifles for those who wanted the best and could afford it. Buy It. SAAMI have listed the .416 Rigby, and there are no discrepancies between SAAMI and C.I.P. Its development coincided with a plethora of exciting developments in the rifle and ammunition industry in the early 20th century, such as smokeless gunpowder and modern rifle actions like the famous Mauser 98. The fit and finish were outstanding overall. The .416 Rigby is almost exclusively loaded with 400-grain bullets. . Reloading Data Rangemaster; . The .378 Weatherby Magnum family of cartridges which include the .30-378, .338-378, .378, .416 and the .460 Weatherby Magnums use a case similar to the .416 Rigby albeit with a belt added to the case design. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. There were no feeding problems whatsoever. Available in .375 H&H, .416 Rigby or .450 Rigby. If as a serious hunter youve already got a good .375 H&H Magnum rifle, you may still need a really big rifle to complete your hunting battery. The bolt had been lapped to the action. If you can make do without a classic .416 Rigby and all its nostalgia, the Taylor might just be for you. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. John Rigby wasnt sitting on the sidelines. I also solved the problem by buying one of each. At its essence, the .416 Ruger- although possibly the best engineered of all the .416s here- simply doesn't measure up to the .416 Rem. The front sight base was also sweated to the barrel. However, with a high-quality action, which this FN Browning was, there was no reason not to build it into a .416 Rigby, and that is what the owner of this magnificent custom rifle did. We liked the Redfield aperture sight. Our Oehler 35P chronograph told us we were pushing the 350-grainers out at about 2,350 fps with our load, and the 400-grainers came out at 2,200 fps, giving us just about the power of the .404 Jeffery, though we could have loaded both loads hotter. [4], Prior to the invention of cordite, rifles used gunpowder (black powder) as a propellant. Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .416 Taylor, $1,000 to $1,200. However, the Rigby case is much fatter. Best of all, performance doesn't suffer. We noticed that the cut-rifled barrel was very easy to clean. The .416 Ruger uses the non-belted, sharp-shouldered, parallel-sided .375 Ruger cartridge case as its parent and fits into standard, .30-06-length bolt actions. Based on a double square bridge action milled from a solid block of steel, this big-game classic is delivered to the same demanding specification as the MAUSER 98 Standard. Some 23 years later, Rigbys facility was raided by Town-Major Henry Sirr and police force. The sight picture was, well, out of Africa. We liked it a lot. is 325.00MPa (47,137psi) for this cartridge. Terminal performance benefits, but recoil spikes. Other options in the $1200-$1700 range are welcome. The availability of repeat shots over the then-common single shots for about the same cost, and the much lower cost of the Rigby over a comparable double rifle also helped Rigbys sales. The .510 Whisper is a subsonic rifle cartridge developed by SSK Industries for use in suppressed rifles, with the noise similar to that of a .22 Short. I have a 416 Rigby and I've just in the last few days received my RCBS ($49.00) dies, 100 pieces of brass (Norma) and some bullets. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Thin strands burned at a faster rate, while thicker strands had a slower rate of deflagration. But it all depends what you want to use it for and what works best for you. You don't think it's a good sniper rifle. The burn rate of Cordite was modified by the surface area early on. I do love those 416's. Now I just need $1600 bucks! He started from scratchno parent case and no existing bulleta rather expensive way to develop a new cartridge. Due to the volume of the case, the .416 Rigby case has gone on to act as a parent cartridge to several modern cartridges and provide the inspiration to many others. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. The rifle design would go on to become the most common and successful rifle design in the history of firearms. Angle, etc. With two rounds in the magazine and the scope fitted, the FN Rigby weighed 8.9 pounds. The bedding compound was again Brownells Steel Bed. The front sight was a flat-topped blade with a brass insert that gave us an excellent sight picture. The action and the rear of the barrel were engraved in a fine scroll pattern. Making the rifle too loud that the bystanders at the range will experience a bit of discomfort. Reloading manuals do not provide high-pressure data for the .416, and handloaders should proceed with extreme caution! The cartridge is capable of producing over 5,400J (4,000ftlbf) of energy at a range of 100m (110yd). This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Most ammunition manufacturers in the US are offering the .416 Rigby for hunting Dangerous Game and the cartridge is becoming popular once again. With its lightweight 24-inch barrel, this rifle is . "Rigby Marks 275th Anniversary", in. Any rifle of this power needs getting used to. The owner told us the stock had been refinished with Purdeys Warthog oil finish. The owner did most of the work, including all the stock work, rust bluing and engraving. The .416 Rigby operates at lower chamber pressures than smaller cartridges of its caliber and that can be a good thing when hunting under an African sun with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. When loaded to their respective maximum average pressure level, both the Rigby and Remington cartridges are capable of driving the 26g (400gr) bullet at over 760m/s (2,500ft/s). What is the optimal / recommended distance at which s DG caliber rifle should be zeroed? rdog wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile. The Ruger did nearly everything we wanted as well as this gun for half the money. With the scope removed, the rifle weighed 8.2 pounds. -With IMR 4831, 100.0 grains (easy to remember, that load, a nice 'round' figure) the 365 departs from my rifle at 2540 fps average, ES 48 fps. Maximum average pressure given by C.I.P. At 100 yards this round has an incredible velocity of 1902 feet per second and nearly 3,212-foot lbs on target. It was possible to put the safety on during rapid fire with the scope off the rifle. ammo of modest pressure, pushing a 400-grain bullet at around 2,250 fps. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. The old ones were bargains, and the brand is well worth a good look, but not everyone will like their new stock design. .416 Ruger Last year I had the opportunity to travel to Mozambique and hunt Cape buffalo with Zambeze Delta Safaris. Among these, the .416 Remington Magnum, the .416 Ruger, and the .416 Weatherby Magnum have garnered the most attention of the firearms press. A beautiful rust blued rifle in the original stock, refinished with a matt lacquer. The company made its humble start in 1963in Gussago, Italywhen Giuseppe Pietta made a commitment to produce guns as authentic and true-to-original as possible. The steel was all rust blued, and was very attractive. When loading for the torrid temperatures of Central Africa, handloaders can take it back several notches and push 400-grain solids or softnose bullets between 2,400 and 2,500 fps. The oldest of the .416s is the .416 Rigby, introduced in 1911 by John Rigby & Co. [5] The large bolt face and the length of the Magnum Mauser 98 No. In his The Rifle Booka must-have tome for any serious student of the hunting rifleOConnor said, [The .416] is an outstanding cartridgedrives a 410-grain bullet, according to claims, at a velocity of 2,371 and turns up 5,100 ft.-lbs. You are using an out of date browser. Custom Browning .416 Rigby, about $3,000. The .416 Weatherby Magnum is by far the fastest, a 400-grain bullet loaded to the gills at 2,700 feet per second, yielding nearly 6500 foot-pounds of energy. Today's loads in .416 Rigby feature 400- to 410-grain soft-nose or FMJ bullets at 2,300 to 2,400 f.p.s. with 4,500 ft.-lbs. FIREARMS. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. After over two decades since the introduction of their last cartridge, John Rigby and Co. have revealed a new hunting cartridge - the .416 Rigby No. More importantly, 8mm Rem. And in some minds, it is the most practical. is the soul of reliability. The Jeffery made its enviable reputation by driving 400-grain bullets at 2,150 fps, a velocity the Taylor easily reaches. I fired 2 shots at 25 yds. Iron sights zero at 50yds. Today this is still the most popular rifle design and is used by Heym, Holland & Holland, Mauser, Rigby, Westley Richards, Winchester, and several other gunmakers. Muzzle energy is almost 5,200 ft-lbs, and even roundnose solids or softpoints carry almost 4,000 ft-lbs at 100 yards. However, Ruger makes both a single shot and a bolt-action rifle in the caliber. As a result, both factory ammunition and judicious handloads produce more velocity with similar bullet weights. is the potential for pressure spikes and sticky extraction when used in very hot tropical climes. In African nations which have enforced a ban on the use of sub .400 caliber (10 mm) rifle cartridge for dangerous game, the .416 Rigby is one of the first cartridges which can be considered for the hunting of lion or leopard. This was a custom rifle for those who traveled the world in search of big game, so rifle and cartridge were proprietary. The reticle was a flat-top post. As the Magnum Mauser 98 action became scarcer after World War II, .416 Rigby rifles were built on Enfield P-17 and the BRNO actions. 416 Rigby, (2) .416 Remington Magnum, (3) .416 Hoffman, (4) .416 Ruger and (5) .416 Taylor. Custom Browning .416 RigbyOur recommendation: Although this was an extremely nice custom rifle that would likely sell for about $3,000, we felt the money that would have to be spent to duplicate it would buy a good Ruger, plus either a lot of ammunition or a down payment on a serious hunting trip to a place where the Rigbys power could be put to good use. Rifle actions appropriate for this relatively compact .416 are shorter than those for the Rigby and Rem. Now all I need is a huge hunting budget so that I compare them side by side in the field. Without picking hairs, we believe the .416 Taylor ought to be considered an easy-bullet substitute for the .404 Jeffery (which takes 0.423-inch diameter bullets, of which there arent many choices) instead of a poor-mans .416 Rigby. The combination isn't great for long range shots, but will knock down anything inside spitting distance. lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec. Video: Free range hunting in South Africa - Part 1 Video: Free range hunting in South Africa . Mag. 416 rigby effective range. It had a rich, dark, blue-black glow that complemented the engraving very well. cases feature robust construction to withstand significantly higher pressures. Now nearly anybody could have a solid .416 Rigby rifle, and ammunition manufacturers took note. Buy It. It looked appropriate and did its job well. That base was silver soldered to the barrel, and there were no screws or screw-holes in it. The original 27g (410gr) bullet has a sectional density of .338 and at a velocity of 700m/s (2,300ft/s) generated 6,375J (4,702ftlbf). Based on the .458-length belted case, it slings a 400-grain bullet about 200 fps slower than the .416 Rigby. The .416 Rigby cartridge case is of a unique design in that it had no prior cartridge case acting as a parent cartridge during its development. All that iron between the hands gave the rifle excellent fast-handling characteristics and a weight of 9.8 pounds unloaded. Barnes offers a wide range of products including centerfire rifle, handgun and shotgun ammunition, as well as reloading supplies for both factory and custom loads. The large case allowed the .416 Rigby to operate at moderate pressures, yet turn in a good performance with regard to velocity and energy. and churning up some 4,700 to 5,100 ft.-lbs. However, unless you absolutely have to have a custom .416 Rigby, wed pass on this idea. My .404 Jeffery is a rebarrelled Model 70 (which I bought from fellow AR member NGarrett) and the .416 Rigby is a MacMillan stocked CZ 550 Magnum. However, the checkering was not fully completed when we tested the rifle. The .375, on the other hand, can be commonly found with 250- and 300-grain bullets, and some manufacturers also produce 260- and 270-grain loads. (+2.2 at 100 yards -9.4 inches at 300 yards -27.8 inches at 400 yards.) I will be using 400 Gr. The rear of the barrel had a cone-shaped breech, and the bolt was very slick and smooth and totally reliable in this rifle. [4] The performance of these cartridges on game matched the performance of the big-bore Nitro Express cartridges. mandates a 6-groove barrel with a bore diameter of 10.36 mm (0.408 in) and a groove diameter of 10.57 mm (0.416 in) with each groove being 3.60 mm (0.142 in) wide and a twist rate of 420 mm (16.54 in). Rigbys magnum magazine rifle was an instant success, though the raw numbers made it seem paltry. Woodleigh's 450-grain solids and softnose bullets can't be pushed quite as fast- 2,300 fps is about the limit- but they have a high sectional density of .371. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. The 416 Rigby was and is one of the best possible choices for someone who intends to hunt dangerous game but also wants his or her rifle to be suitable for non-dangerous game including African plains game, elk or moose, a trophy Maral in Kazakhstan, or Sambar deer in south eastern Australia. I do mine at 50m with the irons and know that at 100m I will be on target. This website contains many older reviews. After that, it is all up to me. The British firm of Eley licensed rights for the Kynoch name to Kynamco, a British firm, in Suffolk, England, and rekindled .416 Rigby ammo under its original name. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. Each of these cartridges easily outshined the .450 Black Powder Express cartridge that they replaced. The scope was set far enough forward that we thought it would be safe to fire this rather light rifle without fear of imbedding the scope into our skulls. Our test .416 Taylor came with a dovetail-slotted rear sight base, and there was also a two-leaf rear sight to fit the slot, but we never installed it. Professional hunters such as John Taylor, David Enderly Blunt and Harry Selby used the cartridge extensively for the hunting and culling of elephants and Cape buffalo. This treatment requires a fraction of the effort and cost of rust bluing. A 400-grain bullet- whether a Barnes Banded Solid for use on pachyderms or a Nosler Partition for stopping big coastal brown bears- loaded to 2,250 fps is completely capable of the task. That was the only other flaw we found on this rifle, the first being the small and hard recoil pad. W.J. If you dont like those but still want a .416 Rigby, you can have one custom made. Also, the workmanship on his rifles was as good as it gets. Rigby then set about designing a cartridge that worked well in a bolt-action magazine rifle and perform as well or better than the Jeffery and Westley Richards cartridges.
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