New .416 Rigby Arrived!

Hank2211

Gold supporter
AH legend
Joined
Jan 12, 2010
Messages
3,232
Reaction score
8,671
Media
201
Articles
4
Hunting reports
Africa
14
Member of
SCI, DU, Pheasants Forever
Hunted
Canada, United States, Zimbabwe, South Africa (Eastern Cape; Northern Cape; North West Province, Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo), Namibia, Cameroon, Benin, Ethiopia, Liberia, Mozambique, Argentina
I used to have a CZ .416 Rigby - the cartridge just speaks Africa to me. I had always wanted a .416 Rigby by Rigby, but with the mess between the US and the UK, it was never the time. Once Blaser took over Rigby, it seemed the time had come. I ordered a new Big Game rifle, with the double square bridge, last August, and it finally arrived a week ago. A lovely rifle. I hope the pictures do it justice - no one would hire me to take pictures for a magazine!

It will be officially christened on a buffalo hunt in May.

DSC00698.jpg
DSC00699.jpg
DSC00700.jpg
DSC00702.jpg
DSC00703.jpg
DSC00704.jpg
DSC00705.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Stunning!

Congrats!
 
Thanks! Feel like a kid with a new bike!
 
As soon as it warms up enough to dry the outdoor range I expect to give my shoulder a good workout.
 
Very Sweet,, Congratulations on your New Arrival
 
Wow, beauty of a stock!
 
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!:E Eek: If ever you need a place to keep it I would be more than happy to help you out.:sneaky: In all seriousness congrats, it a beautiful rifle.
 
Beautiful weapon. Best wishes with your buffalo hunt.
 
Better than a bike. It makes noise.

That is a gorgeous rifle.

Shoot straight in May.
 
Beautiful piece of kit. Well worth the wait. Thank you for showing it to us.
 
I used to have a CZ .416 Rigby - the cartridge just speaks Africa to me. I had always wanted a .416 Rigby by Rigby, but with the mess between the US and the UK, it was never the time. Once Blaser took over Rigby, it seemed the time had come. I ordered a new Big Game rifle, with the double square bridge, last August, and it finally arrived a week ago. A lovely rifle. I hope the pictures do it justice - no one would hire me to take pictures for a magazine!

It will be officially christened on a buffalo hunt in May.

View attachment 39437 View attachment 39438 View attachment 39439 View attachment 39440 View attachment 39441 View attachment 39442 View attachment 39443

Some day!!!
 
Thanks all. Much appreciated.
 
What a great looking rifle. I hope it shoots as well for you as it looks.
 
I have very little doubt that it will shoot better than I can!
 

Forum statistics

Threads
54,223
Messages
1,149,231
Members
93,824
Latest member
SoniaMedla
 

 

 

Latest profile posts

SETH RINGER wrote on Fatback's profile.
IF YOU DON'T COME UP WITH ANY .458, I WILL TRY AND GET MY KID TO PACK SOME UP FOR YOU BUT PROBABLY WOUDN'T BE TILL THIS WEEKEND AND GO OUT NEXT WEEK.
PURA VIDA, SETH
sgtsabai wrote on Sika98k's profile.
I'm unfortunately on a diet. Presently in VA hospital as Agent Orange finally caught up with me. Cancer and I no longer can speak. If all goes well I'll be out of here and back home in Thailand by end of July. Tough road but I'm a tough old guy. I'll make it that hunt.
sgtsabai wrote on Wyfox's profile.
Nice one there. I guided for mulies and elk for about 10 or so years in northern New Mexico.
sgtsabai wrote on Tanks's profile.
Business is the only way to fly. I'm headed to SA August 25. I'm hoping that business isn't an arm and a leg. If you don't mind, what airline and the cost for your trip. Mine will be convoluted. I'll be flying into the states to pick up my 416 Rigby as Thailand doesn't allow firearms (pay no attention to the daily shootings and killings) so I'll have 2 very long trips.
 
Top