Rigby's new .275 Rigby Offering Highland Stalker "Man-Eater" edition ??

pc3 · Monday at 8:54 PM

Just read an article speaking to a new version of the stalker in .275, which suggests its a reproduction of Corbett's rifle.

If it is more svelte and pricing is around the current highland stalker, I might have found my .275 to match the .350 & .416 in time.

I hope its not just a limited edition etc.

Would love more details, confirm/deny etc.

@RIGBY

Rigby Man-Eater rifle: Corbett tribute | Rifle Shooter

John Rigby & Co. will preview the new Highland Stalker Jim Corbett Man-Eater in .275 Rigby on 14 November, ahead of its official unveiling in early 2027.

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JPbowhunter · Monday at 11:07 PM

@RIGBY has mentioned it in another thread, I don’t believe it will be officially announced until early next year.

I’d be probably selling a few guns and saving my pennies if it’s similar to HS pricing and true to the original.

Tintin · Monday at 11:49 PM

Paul - if you head to Tullamarine first thing in the morning, you'll make it just in time.

Rigby offers a preview of new Man-Eater rifle at the Mallards Safari Classic - John Rigby & Co.

John Rigby & Co. will bring a selection of its rifles, including Jim Corbett’s original .275 RigbyLearn more

www.johnrigbyandco.com

pc3 · Tuesday at 12:18 AM

Ph call to Rigby Oz…….Tom “shut up and take my money”

Mark I won’t be able to make Tullamarine tomorrow…..work is cramping my style !

pc3 · Tuesday at 12:20 AM

I am hoping Franz might drop a few teaser pics on this thread now !

Nevada Smith · Tuesday at 1:37 AM

pc3 said:
Ph call to Rigby Oz…….Tom “shut up and take my money”

RIGBY · Tuesday at 10:22 AM

pc3 said:
I am hoping Franz might drop a few teaser pics on this thread now !

I am headed to Florida in a few days for the Safari Classic Big Bore Shoot in Crystal Bay, Florida, where it will be available to see and shoot, along with the original Corbett rifle for anyone who orders one. I will take a few pictures of the new rifle and share them (I will be seeing it for the first time as well).

Longrifle · Tuesday at 10:32 AM

RIGBY said:
I am headed to Florida in a few days for the Safari Classic Big Bore Shoot in Crystal Bay, Florida, where it will be available to see and shoot, along with the original Corbett rifle for anyone who orders one. I will take a few pictures of the new rifle and share them (I will be seeing it for the first time as well).

Looking forward to seeing it in Florida. A new Rigby Highland Stalker would complement my 1905 Rigby .450 NE very well.

pc3 · Tuesday at 3:53 PM

RIGBY said:
I am headed to Florida in a few days for the Safari Classic Big Bore Shoot in Crystal Bay, Florida, where it will be available to see and shoot, along with the original Corbett rifle for anyone who orders one. I will take a few pictures of the new rifle and share them (I will be seeing it for the first time as well).

Thanks Franz looking forward to seeing it, I think for me this new offering is in the same vain of what I am currently in the process of purchasing so would match nicely I think....I'm buying a .275 to complete the set eventually and hopefully this model is what I think it will be for this calibre....... and within my budget circa current HS pricing.

Red Leg · Tuesday at 4:15 PM

Assuming this rifle has a barrel diameter proportional to a 7mm, it will likely be a lovely thing to carry and shoot. I love my Highland Stalker in .275 and have used it on a lot of game here and in Africa. It is, however, heavier than it needs to be in that chambering. The driver is using the same barrel profile across all the Stalker chamberings. That is not a complaint - the rifles are extraordinary production pieces, not London Best. But, my custom 7X57 by Al Lind weighs a full pound and a half less. Corbett's .275 would have been a London Best creation with a beautifully proportioned barrel. Look forward to hearing the reviews of this new offering.

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