First Dangerous Game .416 RM rifle... which one?

[VINOYASADO]

Hi there, newby on the forum

Been reading quite a lot and I realized that there are many experienced and knowledge people. For the last weeks I was really enjoing reading and learning from you, so
If is not a problem or to boring to answer I would like to now your opinions, pros ans cons about next options as 1º DG rifle

* WICHESTER 70 PRE 64
* WINCHESTER 70 POST 64
* REMINGTON 700
* SAKO
* CZ/BRNO (only see this one in 416 Rigby)

Keep in mind I live in Europe, so no many "custom" options and of course budget is king, that is why 416 Rem Mag is the way to go. Not a reloader, just comercial ammo user

Gracias y un saludo!!

 

[YancyW]

Post 64 Win for me.

 

[mdwest]

I'd probably rule out the Rem 700 for use specifically as a DG rifle (although plenty of people have used them successfully in the past)..

I dont think you can go wrong with any of your other choices.. between the CZ, Winchesters, and Sako I think its mostly a matter of preference(s)...

All are known to be reliable, well made, etc. and all have a proven track record in Africa on DG hunts..

 

[chashardy]

Go for a new Model 70 Safari Express in 375 H&H. It should be the easiest for you to find in Europe and it's a great DG rifle that you can also use to hunt plains game. A great one-gun safari rifle.

 

[VINOYASADO]

Go for a new Model 70 Safari Express in 375 H&H. It should be the easiest for you to find in Europe and it's a great DG rifle that you can also use to hunt plains game. A great one-gun safari rifle.

I own a 338 Wm so the 375 is out of equation, I def want more punch

 

[matt85]

Love my Winchester M70 in 416 RM! Mine is post 64 and is the one rifle I would NEVER sell! I have competed in and nearly won a handful of large bore competitions with this rifle.

If you get into reloading, the 300gr TSX is probably one of the best bullets for this cartridge.

 

[BourbonTrail]

I’m partial to the handling of the 90’s era Super Express.

 

[Joker12]

I’m partial to the handling of the 90’s era Super Express.

I own one and love it! As to recoil I find it comparable to a 375. Certainly manageable and I agree on the way it handles.

 

[krish]

Hi there, newby on the forum

Been reading quite a lot and I realized that there are many experienced and knowledge people. For the last weeks I was really enjoing reading and learning from you, so
If is not a problem or to boring to answer I would like to now your opinions, pros ans cons about next options as 1º DG rifle

* WICHESTER 70 PRE 64
* WINCHESTER 70 POST 64
* REMINGTON 700
* SAKO
* CZ/BRNO (only see this one in 416 Rigby)

Keep in mind I live in Europe, so no many "custom" options and of course budget is king, that is why 416 Rem Mag is the way to go. Not a reloader, just comercial ammo user

Gracias y un saludo!!

Welcome to AH.
KRISH

 

[homeless]

CZ in 416 Rigby of course

 

[ldmay375]

Hi there, newby on the forum

Been reading quite a lot and I realized that there are many experienced and knowledge people. For the last weeks I was really enjoing reading and learning from you, so
If is not a problem or to boring to answer I would like to now your opinions, pros ans cons about next options as 1º DG rifle

* WICHESTER 70 PRE 64
* WINCHESTER 70 POST 64
* REMINGTON 700
* SAKO
* CZ/BRNO (only see this one in 416 Rigby)

Keep in mind I live in Europe, so no many "custom" options and of course budget is king, that is why 416 Rem Mag is the way to go. Not a reloader, just comercial ammo user

Gracias y un saludo!!

For a factory 416 Remington, I like the New Haven made Classic post-64 for a cost effective rifle. I have not had issues with the ones that I have owned.

A pre-64 would have to be a re-barrel / custom to be chambered in 416 Remington.

 

[colorado]

Go for a new Model 70 Safari Express in 375 H&H. It should be the easiest for you to find in Europe and it's a great DG rifle that you can also use to hunt plains game. A great one-gun safari rifle.

Agree

 

[93marlin]

Agree

+1 on this!!

 

[ldmay375]

I own a 338 Wm so the 375 is out of equation, I def want more punch

He does not want a .375.

 

[Captain Munro]

There is a Montana Rifle Company 416 Remington Magnum on Gunbroker right now.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

CZ in 416 Rigby

 

[Captain Munro]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/970190679

 

[Mark R]

I love my Winchester M70 Safari Classic in 416RM.

 

[fourfive8]

Overall best and smoothest cycling bolt gun I own is a Win 70, 416 Rem Mag made in 2003

 

[homeless]

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