416

[larry4831]

I have a question, which do you guys think would be a better choice. A Ruger guide gun in 416 Ruger or a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. Thanks in advance for your answers

 

[LivingTheDream]

I own a guide gun so I am biased but I don't think you can go wrong between the two.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I have a question, which do you guys think would be a better choice. A Ruger guide gun in 416 Ruger or a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. Thanks in advance for your answers

My choice: CZ 550 in 416Rigby.
Witold

 

[CAustin]

Well everyone on here knows I'm going to say the Guide Gun from Ruger! The gun is a beast and performs very well. Now I think the CZ can be purchased with stock upgrades which you can not get from Ruger! At first I did not care for the green and goldish stock color, but it grew on me fast.
Let's put it this way.....I now have three of the big five with that rifle and will not part with it. One day it will be handed down to Bryson! He has taken three African animals with it now so I dare say he will not part with it ever either.
I have not priced the CZ I. The 416 Rigby but I suspect the Ruger is more affordable. Fact, CZ makes a good gun.....so it will come down to which one feels the best in your hands.
My two cents worth!

 

[Mr. 16 gauge]

FWIW, ammo is cheaper for the .416 Ruger.

 

[Rob404]

I owned a CZ550 in 375HH American Stock, I'd imagine the 416 Rigby would shoot just as good, it also holds more rounds

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

I have a question, which do you guys think would be a better choice. A Ruger guide gun in 416 Ruger or a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. Thanks in advance for your answers

I had a CZ in .416 Rigby and it was stupid accurate with H4831 behind all sorts of bullets.......but fully loaded it makes a mule's kick seem like a light tap on the shoulder.

 

[Wheels]

What, no love for the 416 Taylor or the 416 Remington.

 

[larry4831]

I'm a hand loader, but I didn't think about the price of ammunition for factory loads. 416 Rigby box of 20 $180

 

[bassasdaindia]

they are not even close to being similar rifles , the CZ has a magnum action and the Ruger a standard action , I have both as well as the 416 Rem .

my personal choice and IMHO my favorite is the 416 rem .

I also don't think that with modern day powders you can come close to filling the Rigby case , so therefore I would go with the 416 Rem.

 

[bassasdaindia]

I also forgot to add , the 416 caliber is an amazing caliber , and hits hard with authority.

good luck.

 

[larry4831]

What, no love for the 416 Taylor or the 416 Remington.

There's the 416 Hoffman also, but I think it's just about like the 416 Remington

 

[Royal27]

What, no love for the 416 Taylor or the 416 Remington.

James was right, you're on a roll today!!

 

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I'm a hand loader, but I didn't think about the price of ammunition for factory loads. 416 Rigby box of 20 $180

The only reason I know that is that I was looking at a CZ back at the beginning of the year in .416 Rigby......I started pricing components and factory ammo, and decided to go with the .375 H&H I got instead. Glad I did, as the .375 kicks the crap outa me, so I can just imagine what the .416 would do!

 

[Velo Dog]

So you guys are saying there might actually exist other .416 cartridges, besides the Rigby ?

Seriously though, in factory loads or hand-loaded equivalent, any of the .416's will evidently do pretty much the same as the next version will.

The reason I prefer the original Rigby version is primarily nostalgia / history but also, ammunition availability when in Africa.

(I have no plan to take mine to Africa at this stage so ammunition availability for me is a meaningless reason).

 

[Wheels]

There's the 416 Hoffman also, but I think it's just about like the 416 Remington

Larry,

There are too many choices regarding the 416 for a simple mind like mine. That's why I have a 404. Only one choice.

All the best in your selection. Which ever way you go, may it supply you with decades of enjoyment.