Individual has a Remington model 700 .416 mag rifle with mounted Swarovski Z6, 1-6 x 24 mm scope. $5,200. Just like new except few cracks in varnish that Remington says they'll fix for free. Rifle experienced at shooting ele's.
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I really don't need any "advice" on pricing the rifle or its usefulness. It has killed Cape Buffalo and Elephants in one shot and other .416s have done the same. And, any that want to make an offer, feel free to make the offer.
Some commentators also don't seem to know what they're talking about. For example, all model 700s are not equal. There are many just in thier "Hunter Grade" such as ABG, Safari KS. This rifle had to be made in Remington's "custom shop". I'm guessing current cost of it from them currently would be over $5,000 (
http://remingtoncustom.com/). It's been lapped, crowned, the stock has to be made of harder/different wood that is of smaller calibers to take the shocks of .416 mag., etc.. The caliber/diameter of bullets is not the only determinant of killing power-may need to do some research on that before commenting about that. As example: Hornady shows, say, "energy" with a 400 grain bullet in a 416 Rem Mag at 100 yards to be 4075 ft lbs and in a 404 Jeffery at 100 yards to be 3717. Shot placement between these 2 is really much more important. Anyway, feel free to make an offer if want to hunt and be successful vs. just posting comments.
Last post on this except to reply to offers. All prodding aside, I do thank you for viewing my original post about this rifle of mine and your interest in conservation through hunting. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience Africa that hasn't already; not the country of South Africa as much, but more like Zam., Zim. Tanz, Moz. where there's not fences for hundreds of miles in any direction-a "traditional" safari).
