New CCH Rigby Highland Stalker

[Aussie_Hunter]

I love the Highland Stalker rifes from Rigby, so around 18 months ago I decided to trade in my old 9.3x62 and order a new one with upgrades.
As of late 2024-early 2025, Rigby started offering colour case hardened actions as an upgrade for the Highland Stalker, I ordered this one with CCH action & safety housing as well as upgraded wood.
Mounted a Swarovski z8i 1-8 in 30mm QD Hexalock rings, with the rings and scope it weighs in at 9.2lbs perfect weight for the 9.3x62.

Tomorrow I'll test a few different handloads through it, 232 grain PP Woodleighs, 286 grain Hornady SPRP & 320 grain RNSN Woodleighs. For now I will zero it with the 232 grain Woodleighs for wild boar here in Australia.

 

[Wildwillalaska]

That sir is not an ugly rifle. You have wonderful taste in firearms.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Beauty! Hope it shoots as pretty as it looks, looking forward to reading the range repot.

 

[Tintin]

Congrats.

Nice bit of timber.

 

[Tucketed]

Gorgeous

 

[Jagerrand]

Wow! Beautiful.

 

[Andrew62]

Wow, what a stunning looking rifle!! Congratulations!!

 

[RIGBY]

Beautiful rifle! Congratulations!

I would love to publish a story about your first hunt with it - please reach out afterward and we can discuss the details!

 

[AZDAVE]

I really like the CCH action. Hope it shoots everything you put down the tube well.

 

[Fixfire]

Stunning!!

 

[CAustin]

I love the Highland Stalker rifes from Rigby, so around 18 months ago I decided to trade in my old 9.3x62 and order a new one with upgrades.
As of late 2024-early 2025, Rigby started offering colour case hardened actions as an upgrade for the Highland Stalker, I ordered this one with CCH action & safety housing as well as upgraded wood.
Mounted a Swarovski z8i 1-8 in 30mm QD Hexalock rings, with the rings and scope it weighs in at 9.2lbs perfect weight for the 9.3x62.

Tomorrow I'll test a few different handloads through it, 232 grain PP Woodleighs, 286 grain Hornady SPRP & 320 grain RNSN Woodleighs. For now I will zero it with the 232 grain Woodleighs for wild boar here in Australia.

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Sir that is a fantastic looking rifle

 

[dogcat1]

Looks like a complete disaster...
You need to sell it to me....

 

[RR 314]

Other than the framing lumber quality stock, it should be accurate and serviceable. . .




Seriously, that is beautiful and I would not change a thing. Congratulations. Well done by you and Rigby!

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

The first range session went well

2 head shots with 1 bullet

 

[BeeMaa]

You really should work on your shooting skills.

Congratulations on a beautiful rifle and very successful first range session. Cheers.

 

[txtrout75218]

That is really nice.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

You really should work on your shooting skills.

Congratulations on a beautiful rifle and very successful first range session. Cheers.

I've made some lucky shots in my time but this one was a different level of luck. I ranged the distance when I took that photo, 282 yards back to where my shooting position was. 2 head shots with 1 bullet at 282 yards is a new PB for me!

 

[MLindsay]

Fantastic rifle and fantastic shooting

 

[RIGBY]

I've made some lucky shots in my time but this one was a different level of luck. I ranged the distance when I took that photo, 282 yards back to where my shooting position was. 2 head shots with 1 bullet at 282 yards is a new PB for me!

That is a testimonial if I have ever heard one! What ammo were you using?

 

[deewayne2003]

Well done sir!...... I will add that I've been to OZ twice and for a total of three months spent on your big damn island, and I must say that you Aussies have an appreciation for fine guns.

I find it equally amusing that every man and his dog that owns fine rifles also has a handful of "working" guns that are both quality and bear the scars of years in the bush.