Heym versus Rigby

[Aussie_Hunter]

Not sure I agree . My PH was half the price of the Big Game (which had a peep sight fitted) and which was also heavily discounted to boot. Both rifles were brand new .

Interesting, how long ago was that? Atleast in recent years I've only seen a $1000-$1500 difference in pricing between the 2 models.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

First I’ve heard about Rigby’s and a dislike towards monoliths.

On very old rifles this is true only

 

[V.Veritas]

I had a chance to compare side-by-side a Heym Martini and Rigby Big Game.
Heym had smoother action, it was lighter and had a slimer design. It balanced very nice. Rigby seemed chunkier. However, the Rigby fitted me better and the open sights lined up perfectly for me. So I’ve purchased the Rigby.

 

[BeeMaa]

IMO - The Heym Magnum Express Magazine Rifle represents the finest working rifle production rifle currently made for the price. It would be my first choice every time over a Rigby.

That said, the Rigby PH is an incredible piece as well. It will also hold its value better than the Heym, especially if bought in a Rigby cartridge.

I had a chance to hold both of them at Safari Outdoor in Pretoria in August. I found the same thing that @V.Veritas did…the Rigby felt thick compared to the Heym that was lighter, better balanced and fit me better overall.

BTW - Happy birthday and I hope you enjoy whichever rifle you choose. Cheers.

 

[PCC600]

Interesting, how long ago was that? Atleast in recent years I've only seen a $1000-$1500 difference in pricing between the 2 models.

I got the PH 450 in late 2019 for A$10k ( about US$ 6500) . In 2021 , I paid for the Big Game 416 with long barrel . It came with a Rigby peep sight , engraved escutcheon on stock , upgraded timber and some other extras. It was A$23,000 (US$15k) . The price was about A$3k too cheap due to a pricing error when quoting the price but Rigby to their credit honoured the price . From what I see online I think the prices have moved a fair bit since 2019 . They also seem higher in the US than in OZ .