Dr Ray
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Have the same. I figured that the Remington caliber would be better.
I recently bought a Win Model 70 Safari in 416 Rem. Check your crossbolts to make sure they are tight. The rear crossbolt was loose on mine. I removed both bolts and reinstalled with blue threadlocker. Might save you a broken stock.
I recently bought a Win Model 70 Safari in 416 Rem. Check your crossbolts to make sure they are tight. The rear crossbolt was loose on mine. I removed both bolts and reinstalled with blue threadlocker. Might save you a broken stock.
Man, you were right as rain. Both cross bolts were loose. I probably would have never thought to check that. Was yours dirty from the factory too? This one took some serious scrubbing to get the bore clean
I would call Winchester and let them know the cross bolts were loose! also, find out if there is a specific torque to reinstall them (id use Loctite as well).
-matt
I put some blue loctite on them. After I get some lead down range I'll make sure they are still tight and go from there. This rifle is lighter than I thought it'd be. Trigger is great! Have a feeling it's going to be a bit spunky off the bench. I can't wait. ;-)
first rule of large bore guns... don't shoot them off the bench! I don't ever shoot mine off a bench unless im using a lead sled. my 500 NE would destroy your shoulder in short order off the bench.
-matt
It will only take one for you to figure it out.Yep. My 340 is about my limit for off the bench. I may have to give this one a couple off the bench just to see though. Ha.
You can’t go wrong there. I Am using the Leupold VX6 1-6 off my .416 Ruger for my new .416 Rem Kimber Caprivi. I had bought Leupold QD rings but didn’t like how they mounted. The back base extends over the bolt a bit and I didn’t like that. The Leupold Medium rings were very low. I’ve ordered Talley Medium QD rings and bases. I have to take into consideration the open sights.Any scope suggestions? Leaning toward Swaro Z8i 1x8x24 with some Talley QD rings.
I have the same scope. It’s great.i use a Leupold VX 6 1-6x24 with an illuminated reticle. what ever you go with, make sure it has a minimum power of 1 and i would strongly suggest a scope that has an optional illuminated reticle.
not yet, but ive had this bullet pass length wise (chest to tail) through a blue wildebeest so its got more then enough penetration.
-matt
Mine kicks really bad so I’m getting it to a gun smith soon for fitting and an Edwards recoil reducer.Add some weight. I thought mine rather punishing off the bench the first time. I added weight and now just shoot it off the sticks. I don't mind heavy rifles. I carried heavy stuff my whole working life so a heavy rifle is nothing.