New .416 Rigby Arrived!

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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.

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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.
 
Better than a bike. It makes noise.

That is a gorgeous rifle.

Shoot straight in May.
 
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.

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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!
 

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