Ordering a Rigby London Best?

[PAUL_MAUSER]

Who here has ever done so, and would you care to explain the process for those of us that are curious? Did it require a trip to London? What did you order and how long did it take?

 

[mark-hunter]

I believe @Red Leg has Rigby rifle.

 

[Rare Breed]

@Tanks would be a good one to comment given he ordered a new Rigby DR and selected everything then went to London for fitting

 

[spike.t]

Would say it depends if you want one to your design, or one from a dealer in your country who has them in stock...or go on the website and spec one and chat to someone at rigbys....

 

[Rifleman97]

I see you’re in Texas. Not sure what city but Gordy and sons is a rigby dealer in Houston, if you’re not too far you could stop in and ask about the process.

 

[Red Leg]

Mine is a Highland Stalker and thus not a "best" rifle by Rigby. Picking up the phone and calling them is where I would start. You can do the initial discussion of options and place the order over the phone. If you can afford a "best" by Rigby, then I certainly would travel to the UK for fitting - particularly a double rifle. For a bolt action, measurements other than LOP are less critical and could be provided to them.

 

[Cme1983]

Based on my trip to London in November the wait time for doubles is a solid 3 years and can be up to 5. It technically doesn’t require a trip to London, to buy a rifle, but if you are spending that much it is probably best to take one to get fitted.

 

[Altitude sickness]

If buying a new Rigby is like me buying a Sako. Then call them. If it’s a milestone purchase. You may as well travel there and experience the whole enchilada as they say in England.

 

[ActionBob]

They will fit you at a show such as SCI. No idea if they are coming to the Summer show that DSC is putting on but that may be convenient.

Gina and I went to London to be measured for our Anniversary set. It was cool but certainly not nessasary. We actually enjoyed a visit to H&H and especially a factory tour much more. And we wanted to take a trip to London and Ireland anyway so the rifle purchases were just the extra motivation

If you go to London and are putting your own scope on the rifle, take it with.