We stayed well within prescribed limits and ended up with useful ammunition that gave very lengthy brass life. The cartridge is capable of producing over 5,400J (4,000ftlbf) of energy at a range of 100m (110yd). Physically, the frontal area, sectional density, and velocity of a 400- to 410-grain bullet presents the best overall combination of any other bullet from .375 and larger. John Hunter provided a testimonial to John Rigby & Company stating "You will be pleased to know that the rifle which accounted for all the rogue lions on my last hunting expedition was the .416 Bore Magazine Rifle you supplied me with. Lovely!! Buy It. During World War II most Axis and Allied nations, with the exception of the Americans (M1 Garand), British (LeeEnfield), and the Russians (MosinNagant) used rifles based on the Mauser 98 action. The manual safety was a three-position rocking lever located to the right of the bolt shroud. 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. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. Available in .375 H&H, .404 Jeffery, .416 Remington, .416 Rigby, .450 Rigby, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, and a variety of other dinosaur killing cartridges, this rifle is built to your exact specifications. The oldest of the .416s is the .416 Rigby, introduced in 1911 by John Rigby & Co. The Taylor has a lot going for it. 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. Compare the ballistics to see why: The .416 Rem. Regards Mike. The Double Square Bridge model is available in .375 H&H or .416 Rigby calibres. The sight base was held to the barrel by two bolts, and was also soldered in place. Length is also an issue. 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. 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. The Jeffery made its enviable reputation by driving 400-grain bullets at 2,150 fps, a velocity the Taylor easily reaches. Caliber: .380 Auto Grains: 95 Number of Rounds: 50 $ 23.39. If you ask dyed-in-the-wool dangerous-game hunters which .416 cartridge they prefer, the answer will almost certainly be the .416 Rigby. Based on the .458-length belted case, it slings a 400-grain bullet about 200 fps slower than the .416 Rigby. The current standard using smokeless powder is a 26g (400gr) bullet at 730m/s (2,400ft/s), generating 6,935J (5,115ftlbf). Page 1 of 1. We didnt entirely like the three-position safety, in that it was difficult to find it when it was fully on. We tried putting a third up the spout and closing the bolt over the two in the magazine. The Ruger fed and fired perfectly, but all who tried it wanted a better trigger pull. The trigger mechanismone of the best in the industrygave a crisp and clean let-off at 3.0 pounds with a bit of overtravel. Mag. rdog wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile. The three-position safety worked well. Mag. The performance of these cartridges was due to the sectional density (greater than 7.6 millimetres [0.300in]) and higher velocity (~700m/s[2,300ft/s]). Available in .375 H&H, .416 Rigby or .450 Rigby. Other options in the $1200-$1700 range are welcome. If you can make do without a classic .416 Rigby and all its nostalgia, the Taylor might just be for you. 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. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. The .416 Rigby may have started from scratch, but it has spawned several notable progenies. While veteran dangerous-game guides may personally opt for the nostalgia of the Rigby cartridge, when asked to recommend a .416, most guides will suggest the Rem. Prior to India's independence in 1947 the .416 had success against India's dangerous game which included the Bengal tiger. However, the checkering was not fully completed when we tested the rifle. ammo of modest pressure, pushing a 400-grain bullet at around 2,250 fps. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. The .378 Weatherby Magnum case is essentially a belted version of the .416 Rigby case necked down to .375. Top velocities can be achieved with Alliant 2000-MR powder. bullets. 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. I should note that I'm only using iron sites, but I would guess if buffalo were the intended target, that would be a good distance. Sectional density numbers of capable dangerous-game bullets start around .300 and range up to .340 or so. Now adding a muzzle brake creates an issue of noise. Coogan, Joe (October 2002). The .416 Ruger uses a 400-grain bullet which has a muzzle velocity of 2400 feet per second and 5,116-foot lbs of force. Want even more speed? So which of the three is best? Maximum average pressure given by SAAMI is 358.53MPa (52,000psi). This included hidden cross bolts embedded in Brownells Steel Bed, and relief between stock and metal where recoil could drive the steel as a wedge into the wood. The foresight was a rather large replaceable bead on a ramp having an integral band that encircled the muzzle, ensuring that the foresight would stay there. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. The caliber designation was engraved into the barrel on the left. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. We Recommend Which One To Buy, SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre P365V001 9mm Luger, Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro HCP9379BOSP 9mm Luger, SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols, 5 Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2023, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. In most cases, oversize bolt actions are employed when building rifles chambered in .416 Rigby. 05 February 2006, 19:40. The sight hood, or dust cover, was removable by means of a push-button. The RCBS reloading dies we had on loan with this rifle were all we needed to make ammunition from .458 cases. The Taylor gets about 75 fps less, with maximum loads, and its sectional density is better. 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 rifle can be built on most magnum actions, if you want to go to the time and trouble of getting the action, chamber, and barrel together. of energy and have a maximum-point-blank. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Two stainless cross bolts were hidden within the wood, one near the trigger and one behind the main recoil lug. Yup the 416 Rigby brass case will last a long time thankfully but do have to use care with those shoulders for sure, especially if crimp much but during tight seating too, will get bevel base bullets for target loads myself, for convenience plus no problem these days with lower velocity for elk. Weatherby enthusiasts will rightly point out that the .416 Weatherby Magnum is the velocity king of the lot, and they might argue that it should be included in this discussion. 416 Rigby The .416 Rigby was the first cartridge to utilize bullets in the .416 caliber and is a classic dangerous game cartridge. .416 Ruger Last year I had the opportunity to travel to Mozambique and hunt Cape buffalo with Zambeze Delta Safaris. Jeffery & Co, and Westley Richards designed cartridges which could operate in the Magnum Mauser 98 action and could offer big-bore nitro express ballistics and performance in a magazine rifle which was what the British called their bolt-action rifles. 416 Rigby: Nolser Partition: 400: 5115: 2400: 416 Rigby: Hornady DGX: 400: 5115: 2400: 416 Rigby: Nosler Solid: 400: 5551: 2500: . The accuracy was as good as the Rugers, and we got 2-inch groups with a variety of our ammunition. It never happened to our test crew, but the owner had it happen a time or two and warned us to check it. Grasping its bolt and shoving a cigar-sized cartridge up the spout only reinforces. We loaded 350- and 400-grain bullets, using Speer 350-grain flat points and Hornadys 400-grain soft-noses. Too, its not something any sane person would want to shoot 200 rounds of it in a day of shooting. Some have stated the .416 Taylor is a good alternative to the .458 Winchester Magnum, and there are good arguments in favor of that opinion. We think you could get a .416 Taylor for about $500-$650 with loading dies, if you shop around. It's sleeker and fits in standard magnum actions, such as the Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, and Kimber 8400. Its a wildcat, but in truth not all that wild, and its easy to make out of .458 brass. The .416 is awesomely effective even at these reduced levels, believe me. 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. This load is perfect for North American and African plains applications. Nor do they offer extreme versatility like the somewhat-flat-shooting .375s. (center), and the compact, high-performance .416 Ruger (right) are triplets in terms of ballistic performance, but the .416 Ruger fits and functions in smaller, sleeker rifles. 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. The CZ is a little less expensive and currently in production, but they are big and a little rough around the edges. In a nutshell, the action was fitted with a 24-inch Douglas 1:12-inch twist barrel and chambered for the big case. The wood looked good. They were almost touching so I decided to move the target out a bit. World's most popular community & resource for hunting in Africa since 2007. As a Parent Cartridge Initially, the 416 Rigby carried a load of 410 . The well-figured dark walnut stock was given a stand-off cheekpiece, and finished in oil. Let me know how to pay. Two major developments at the turn of the 20th century set the course for the development of .416 Rigby as a successful big game hunting cartridge. The woodwork consisted of modifying the original Model 70 stock, reduced in overall thickness and length. Neither the Taylor nor the Browning/Rigby were free-floated. Sure, it's a tad shorter, but its performance is a tad short, too. to make sure the shots were at least on paper. The rifle design would go on to become the most common and successful rifle design in the history of firearms. The cost of a rifle from a custom maker will probably run well into four figures. We already have the .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .416 Weatherby Magnum, .416 Dakota, .416 Rimmed, 10.57mm (.416) Lazzeroni Meteor, .416 Hoffman and .416 Taylor. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. The bolt handle had oak leaves running down it, and the underside of the bolt knob held a small flower. . Reliable data from responsible sources gives a 400-grain bullet 2,300 fps, not far off the .416 Rigby. is the potential for pressure spikes and sticky extraction when used in very hot tropical climes. The larger case of the .416 Rigby allows the cartridge to generate the same velocity and energy as that of the .416 Remington Magnum but does so at far lower pressure levels. They possess neither the shocking quantities of elephant-stomping energy nor the clavicle-shattering recoil of cartridges such as the .505 Gibbs, .470 Nitro Express, and .458 Lott. VIEW ALL FIREARM BRANDS. video game character with blue hair and red hat +265 885 25 60 39 The altered extractor went over the chambered round very reluctantly, and we didnt like doing it, so we concluded this was a two-shot bolt-action rifle. or .300 Winchester Mag. The .416 Rigby cartridge case is one of the most voluminous case and was originally designed to utilize cordite strands as a propellant. . We could find absolutely nothing wrong with the Dakota. fascinator trends 2021; wild wonderful off grid 1 to 50 To achieve the .416 Rem. Internal case capacity is about five percent less than that of the .416 Rem. Hinterland #: 154700. A friend of mine had his new CZ-550 Safari Magnum out to the range today, it is chambered for the classic .416 Rigby. Mag. Such uber-mags like the .300 and .338 Lapua cartridges are based on the .416 Rigby case, as are the .450 Dakota, .450 Rigby and .500 Whisper. This was a custom rifle for those who traveled the world in search of big game, so rifle and cartridge were proprietary. A brother to the .375 H&H Ruger we tested recently, the .416 Rigby Ruger appealed to us just about as much as the smaller version. It was not a favorable impression, just a deep one. The balance was superb, but here the too-small and very hard buttpad made a distinct impression on our shooters shoulders. Mag. Available in a single or double square bridge version, it offers professional and recreational hunters a more moderately priced alternative to the brand's 'London Best' custom rifles. I'm the least experienced here, but I plan to start at 100 yds, and see where it shoots at closer ranges. The cartridge holds the same excellent reputation today, but not a whole lot of rifles that can handle it are available. Rigbys own rifles in that caliber sell for well into five figures. However, magazine rifles can be problematic in feeding the rimmed cartridges used in double rifles. If you want a custom Rigby, there are better actions than the 98 Mauser around which to build it, even though John Rigby & Co. did just that when Magnum Mauser actions were unavailable right after WWII. Theyll do pretty much what the biggest .458 Winchester Magnum and larger rifles (large bores) do with less recoil, and will also do everything the smaller rifles (medium bores) do, but youll get kicked harder. Forward was fire, and the middle position permitted the bolt but not the trigger to move. I've read how the mil dot reticle can be used for rams estimation, but never looked into it. I'm planning to zero the new .416 Rigby at 200 yards using the 350 grain TTSX (2674FPS) for all those Dangerous deer I'll be hunting with it at the start. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The .375 H&H Magnum can typically be found in 250-300 grain loads, while the .416 Magnum is nearly always sold in 400 grains. The .416 Rigby case is 2.90" long, only 0.05" longer than the .375 H&H Magnum case. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. The cartridge is capable of firing a 15.0g (231gr) bullet at 920m/s (3,000ft/s). Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Other than our problems dealing with extreme recoil, we had no malfunctions with this rifle. Since you need surgical precision for a DG rifle as life and death is in the balance, I think it's time for math. We obtained 2-inch accuracy with iron sights at 100 yards with our test loads. Both the new cartridges will perform on par with their venerable counterparts, it's they don't do it with class or tradition, which is important to me. Todays loads in .416 Rigby feature 400- to 410-grain soft-nose or FMJ bullets at 2,300 to 2,400 f.p.s. really doesn't have any. A 400-grain .416 at 2,400 fps will generally out-penetrate, say, a 500-grain .475 bullet at 2,150 fps. 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. On the subject of higher pressures, one largely unfounded criticism of the .416 Rem. The owner had chronographed factory Federal 410-grain ammunition at 2,430 fps and, with the scope off the rifle, that produced 65 foot-pounds of recoil. 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. "Rigby Marks 275th Anniversary", in. 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. . It was possible to gouge our fingers on the eyepiece when we were in a hurry. Take it after whitetails, elk, or bears if you want, and experience the grand nostalgia of the .416 Rigby round in a classic and classy rifle. When it comes to dangerous game, more is better. Look at trajectory chart. These outstanding rifles have the classic Rigby design features, plus a robust, ergonomic stock shape with a higher comb for better fit and absorption of recoil. We would have liked a filler installed into the notch in the rear base. All that iron between the hands gave the rifle excellent fast-handling characteristics and a weight of 9.8 pounds unloaded. with 4,500 ft.-lbs. Mag. As cordite was susceptible to high chamber-pressure variations dependent on ambient temperature, the relatively moderate pressure loading of the .416 Rigby provided a safety margin against dangerously high pressure levels when used in tropical regions. Best of all, performance doesn't suffer. 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. [3] Other famous users of the cartridge were Commander David Enderby Blunt, John Taylor, and Jack O'Connor. There were no sling-swivel studs fitted to the rifle. Ammo. Naysayers point out the dearth of available rifles and- worse- factory-loaded ammunition. The 416-408 Cheytac is a very close second to the 416 Barrett. You don't think it's a good sniper rifle. The .416 Ruger achieves this by running at high chamber pressures- like the .416 Rem. The bullet was designed using some NACAlow-supersonic-drag equations to design the shape. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. 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. VIEW ALL FIREARMS. It had a wide-angle V, and a platinum centerline had been inlaid into it by the owner. Besides the recoil, cartridges are more than $5 per round. The rifle was nicely put together. We also thought the gold-filled Browning engraving on the aluminum floorplate didnt match the rest of the rifle, and the owner assured us a matching-engraved steel floorplate will be installed as soon as he finds time. Now all I need is a huge hunting budget so that I compare them side by side in the field. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Unlike the Remington and Rigby cartridges, the .416 Ruger, due to its case having even less capacity than the Remington, operates at near its peak allowable pressure to emulate the performance of the Rigby and Remington cartridges' factory ammunition. Dont Buy It. Also, the workmanship on his rifles was as good as it gets. Velocity overcomes resistance, and frontal area creates more resistance. Make sure to watch till the end. Lapua does not manufacture ammunition for the cartridge and it should be considered a wildcat cartridge. 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. Jeffery & Co. and Westley Richards each came out with proprietary heavy-game cartridges in 1905 and 1909, respectively. cases feature robust construction to withstand significantly higher pressures. Handloading it is straightforward, and like all dangerous-game rounds, prime with a hard CCI or Winchester primer; charge it with a medium burn rate propellant, such as Varget, IMR 4895, or Reloder 15; and top with the projectile of your choice. and 4,100 ft.-lbs. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. 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. ! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The .416 Rigby was designed in 1911 by . They also feature plasma nitriding on all exposed metal surfaces for a tough but attractive anti-glare and rust-resistant finish. Mag. Kynoch had been the sole supplier of .416 Rigby ammunition until the 1970s, and the company was twisting in the wind by that time. Let's take a closer look. This action, like all pre-64s, was controlled feed. However, the Rigby case is much fatter. This worked well for me for a number of years. Too, the idea caught on among some that a magazine rifle could hold more cartridges and therefore be rather valuable when things went sideways with an animal that can bite, claw or stomp a hunter, as well as his entourage, in the event of a poorly placed shot. Some manufacturers offer 450-grain loads, but those are few and far between. That was the only other flaw we found on this rifle, the first being the small and hard recoil pad. What is the optimal / recommended distance at which s DG caliber rifle should be zeroed? and effective range . Performance on buffalos, elephants, hippos, and the really big northern bears often comes down to penetration. Dakota 76 African Grade .416 Rigby, $5,795. Then the owner tackled the immense feeding problems inherent with the fat Rigby rounds. The rifle was fitted with Warne bases and detachable rings that held a 2.5X Weaver scope, something of a surprise. At the range we expected to get kicked, and we werent disappointed. Corditea double-based smokeless propellant that looks similar to spaghettiwas patented in Britain in 1889.