Wanted .416 Rigby

[rcarpenter]

I'm looking to get my first big bore and have been looking for a CZ500 or similar in .416 Rigby. The end goal is to convert it to a 550 magnum. I know the timing is awful since they were recently discontinued.

 

[flatwater bill]

Your timing may be better than you think. Lots of hunts cancelled for buff, and not much use here for a 416. I think the big bore market is well supplied.......have seen some really good deals here and on the websites. You may even find a better rifle for the same money if you're flexible.......good luck............FWB

 

[Paul Raley]

I'm looking to get my first big bore and have been looking for a CZ500 or similar in .416 Rigby. The end goal is to convert it to a 550 magnum. I know the timing is awful since they were recently discontinued.

I am unaware of a CZ 500 , but the CZ 550 Magnum is the standard magnum offering by CZ that was (Is ? ) made in calibers such as 416 Rigby , 458 Win Mag , 375 h&h , 458 Lott , etc . Good luck with your search , I hope u find a great deal .
I have one in 416 Rigby and it is a good rifle , I am sure u will not be disappointed .

 

[rcarpenter]

Your timing may be better than you think. Lots of hunts cancelled for buff, and not much use here for a 416. I think the big bore market is well supplied.......have seen some really good deals here and on the websites. You may even find a better rifle for the same money if you're flexible.......good luck............FWB

Thanks Bill! I don't really have a deadline and I'm not wed to any make/model in particular. I'm just looking for a good host for a 550 mag build. I'll probably shoot whatever I end up with in stock form for a little while before changing it though.

I am unaware of a CZ 500 , but the CZ 550 Magnum is the standard magnum offering by CZ that was (Is ? ) made in calibers such as 416 Rigby , 458 Win Mag , 375 h&h , 458 Lott , etc . Good luck with your search , I hope u find a great deal .
I have one in 416 Rigby and it is a good rifle , I am sure u will not be disappointed .

Thanks Paul. I was talking about the CZ 550 Magnum rifle. I didn't notice my typo of CZ500! Oops! I want to convert it to fire the 550 Magnum cartridge (http://550magnumwildcat.blogspot.com). CZ discontinued the 550 Magnum rifles and most gun suppliers have run out, at least here in the US. The identical names definitely make searching for info on the caliber difficult!

 

[Paul Raley]

OK now I understand , was just wondering why u want to convert it into a CZ 550 Magnum when it is already a CZ 550 Magnum LOL !
So u want a 550 Magnum Caliber built on a CZ 550 Magnum action - all makes sense , because the 416 Rigby caliber is obviously not powerful enough for what u want to hunt - u hunting T-Rex ?

 

[Paul Raley]

I'm looking to get my first big bore and have been looking for a CZ500 or similar in .416 Rigby. The end goal is to convert it to a 550 magnum. I know the timing is awful since they were recently discontinued.

From what I have read in the link u sent , any caliber CZ 550 magnum action should be suitable as a donor action , I see reference is made to using a 550 magnum action in 375 h&h which might be easier and cheaper to source than a 416 Rigby ?

 

[rcarpenter]

From what I have read in the link u sent , any caliber CZ 550 magnum action should be suitable as a donor action , I see reference is made to using a 550 magnum action in 375 h&h which might be easier and cheaper to source than a 416 Rigby ?

Haha Yeah, definitely confusing! I want one mostly for the novelty. I plan on moving to Alaska sooner or later and would probably only carry it as a stopping rifle for Grizzlys.

Any caliber of the CZ550 will definitely work, as I think all the actions are the same, but the 416 Rigby and 550 Magnum use the same bolt and cartridge cases, so the 416 just creates a little less work during the conversion. I honestly don't know what all work is involved in altering a bolt face for a new cartridge.

 

[Paul Raley]

Sounds like an interesting project - please keep us updated .

 

[rcarpenter]

Will do!

 

[deewayne2003]

You mean like this .416 Rigby?

but

https://imgur.com/1v0YXqr

it is in a tommy Shurley custom stock

 

[CoElkHunter]

You mean like this .416 Rigby?

but

https://imgur.com/1v0YXqr

it is in a tommy Shurley custom stock

Nice rifle! Is that a detachable magazine or extended magazine box?

 

[rcarpenter]

You mean like this .416 Rigby?

but

https://imgur.com/1v0YXqr

it is in a tommy Shurley custom stock

That is one of the most beautiful rifles I've ever seen! I would love to find one like that.

I'm not set on any particular brand or setup other than a CRF in something that is easy to have a barrel made for.

 

[deewayne2003]

Nice rifle! Is that a detachable magazine or extended magazine box?

No not detachable

 

[krish]

No not detachable

You never posted what you want for it. Yes stock looks very good .
Krish

 

[deewayne2003]

You never posted what you want for it. Yes stock looks very good .
Krish

Honestly I have a buddy I have promised first right of refusal on a trade and I will update accordingly.

FYI - PM sent to OP with details, if my buddy doesn’t want the rifle the OP would then have first option.

I posted pics of the rifle so the OP could see a factory .416; I apologize if I hijacked