Australian rigby owners

[JPbowhunter]

One for the Aussie rigby rifle owners,

I’ve been wondering, would there be any interest in a catchup and possibly a hunt?
I’d be happy to just meet some fellow rigby owners over a beer and see their rifles and have a chat.

I’d also be up for a hunt be it vic high country or even a group guided hunt for pigs or buffalo or whatever.

Let me know if there’s any interest.

 

[458JCE]

I have mates with Rigby's, and I have a Jeffery DR, and a Highland Stalker in 275 Rigby is on my bucket list - will that be enough to gain entry?

 

[JPbowhunter]

I have mates with Rigby's, and I have a Jeffery DR, and a Highland Stalker in 275 Rigby is on my bucket list - will that be enough to gain entry?

Let me have a play around with that Jeffery and you are welcome anywhere!

 

[Tintin]

Evan - your Rigby cousin should get you over the line.



Jack - a few Rigby's at the Big Game Rifle Club shoots.

If you'd like details - let me know.

 

[458JCE]

1909 WJ Jeffery in 450-400 3"

 

[RIGBY]

It’s wonderful to see this developing organically. Please let me know if you guys end up scheduling a time to meet – I would like to see what I can do to support it!

 

[10.75x68]

Does part ownership count towards admission? I have an original Rigby Peep sight...

Sounds like a great idea for a catch up.

 

[Tintin]

The SSAA Big Game Rifle National shoot is in Vic on 07 Nov.

Might be a good chance to organise a catch up?

 

[R eight]

The SSAA Big Game Rifle National shoot is in Vic on 07 Nov.

Might be a good chance to organise a catch up?

I’m a definite maybe for this. I’ll fly down if I can get things sorted.

 

[JPbowhunter]

The SSAA Big Game Rifle National shoot is in Vic on 07 Nov.

Might be a good chance to organise a catch up?

Can non SSAA members come along?

I’ve never been to one of these things, can smaller calibres shoot as well? I’ve got nothing bigger than a 9.3x62

 

[Tintin]

Can non SSAA members come along?

I’ve never been to one of these things, can smaller calibres shoot as well? I’ve got nothing bigger than a 9.3x62

Jack - SSAA membership is a requirement to shoot.

Your 9.3 is all class and will qualifiy for 2 of the events, Group 1 and Special Snap.

You're welcome to borrow some of my hardware for other events if you'd like.

@R eight

Rod - looking forward to catching up - there might be a few of the more competive types who would be OK if you can't make it though

Mark

 

[RIGBY]

What date are you thinking for this?

There may also be value in tying in the Rigby Rep for the area, Tom Auger: Tel: +61457 760 822 Email: tom@protactical.com.au.

 

[Tintin]

What date are you thinking for this?

There may also be value in tying in the Rigby Rep for the area, Tom Auger: Tel: +61457 760 822 Email: tom@protactical.com.au.

Hi Franz - yes, Tom is in the loop, the shoot is Sat 07 Nov 26.

We could do potentially do a catch up during the shoot, or I'm thinking possibly on the day prior, Fri 06 Nov 26.

 

[RIGBY]

Great! How many are you expecting to attend? I would like to see if we can support it in some way.

 

[Tintin]

Thanks Franz,

Tom is reaching out to London.

Mark

 

[RIGBY]

Thanks Franz,

Tom is reaching out to London.

Mark

Perfect! Thanks and have a great time!

 

[Gick09]

Nah mate not much interest.

Rigby rifles in Australia are a tiny niche mostly high end imports, not mass popular like Tikka or Lithgow. No active FB groups, forums, or Reddit threads popping up for owners to catch up or hunt pigs buffalo together. Private groups exist but are for other rifles only, and X searches show zero Aussie Rigby talk for real world meets.

Blokes with these beauties just keep 'em private and shoot solo or through guides. Your idea's solid, but it'd probably fizzle without an existing crew. Stick to the range with your new rig or hit up a pro outfitter for the hunt side.

 

[pc3]

I've put a deposit on a couple of Rigby's...so not in my hands yet.

30/06 HS and a Vintage .375 H&H and then I'll change from the CZ .416 Rigby to a Rigby .416.

Long term I wont be able to go without a .275 HS either.

I'm beginning the process of condensing down and replacing with Rigby's.

Right now I am liking the Big Game "Vintage" style.

It will be an expensive change over....but this is what I am going to go "terminal" with

 

[R eight]

Nah mate not much interest.

Rigby rifles in Australia are a tiny niche mostly high end imports, not mass popular like Tikka or Lithgow. No active FB groups, forums, or Reddit threads popping up for owners to catch up or hunt pigs buffalo together. Private groups exist but are for other rifles only, and X searches show zero Aussie Rigby talk for real world meets.

Blokes with these beauties just keep 'em private and shoot solo or through guides. Your idea's solid, but it'd probably fizzle without an existing crew. Stick to the range with your new rig or hit up a pro outfitter for the hunt side.

You’re going to need a big seagull to take that chip off your shoulder.

There are plenty of Aussies using their Rigbys to hunt in Australia. Have a look on this forum and you’ll see a few examples.

 

[Tiger2001]

1909 WJ Jeffery in 450-400 3"View attachment 788514
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Beautiful piece and an amazing Banteng! What's it like getting 450/400 3" ammo in Oz?