Rigby 450 PH

[mms45]

Second question is this a normal amount of wear for doing the “swing” six times? I had to use a dowel turn it

 

[Jefferry404]

Nice rifle! Could not find the irons zero ranges!
I am regulating my irons to 75,150,200 yards as the 150 comes in just as the 75 zero leaves its PBR and the 200 comes in just as the 150 zero leaves its PBR, giving nice overlap

 

[mms45]

Better picture of the rings seem to small how do they not damage the finish

 

[Garciamarquez1918]

Well I’m happy to report I joined the rigby familey today, I picked up a big game PH model in 450 rigby. I can tell you this rifle exceeded my expectations in person and man the stock feels just right much better than my M70. Much like red leg I think the wood is better looking than its grade 2 would lead you to believe and is icing on the cake.

Now if only Norma would make a run of brass and some ammo!

Let’s hear everybody’s pet loads to give me some starting places.

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Did you buy scope rings from NECG? Or where?

 

[mms45]

Did you buy scope rings from NECG? Or where?

Yes that is where I got them. I sent them an email also

 

[Wyfox]

Put some masking tape on the tube and the ring half should snap over with a little pressure.

 

[mms45]

Put some masking tape on the tube and the ring half should snap over with a little pressure.

That worked thanks

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Second question is this a normal amount of wear for doing the “swing” six times? I had to use a dowel turn it

These can be very tight, I always put a very light coating of grease on mine before turning them in

 

[mms45]

finally got out to the range started with some factory Norma 550gr ammo I was able to find. Rifle shot great. Several have mentioned that they find their big game 450s to recoil less than similar class of rifles and I agree. I own several big bores and I thought it kicked less than some compatibles. Its definitely still a big bore but I think it translates into that push vs punch category. My 470 double is half a lb heavier and I think the 450 kicks less. hard to say if its the stock the fit, barrel length or what but it was more comfortable. Also the sights are excellent basically put 2 through the same hole.

 

[mms45]

I don't think I will be using a scope on this rifle the cheek weld is really set for those great open sights.

 

[skydiver386]

This is exactly what I've described to others about the 450 Rigby.

In a properly designed and built rifle, the recoil is nowhere near what the numbers might lead you to believe. Great on game power with stiff, but not overwhelming recoil. Very manageable by almost any experienced shooter.

 

[ftothfadd]

As for the rings, I usually use a pair of short, thin Allen wrenches that I insert into screw holes on opposing sides of the ring and lever the ring just open enough to slide over the scope. I’m not sure how clear my explanation is. If it is not understandable, I can try to draw a picture, but being realistic about my artistic abilities, it might just make the situation worse.

 

[PCC600]

I don't think I will be using a scope on this rifle the cheek weld is really set for those great open sights.

Absolutely - great shooting rifle with iron sights. They also have a large front sight which makes for easy shooting . No scope required .

 

[BTP-KennethWRoyce]

Beautiful .450 Rigby, congrats!

The case is very similar to my .450 Dakota (derived from .416 Rigby, as yours is), which seems to prefer H4350 and R-15.
Accuracy was best at 500gr/2350fps, so I handload for that.
Good hunting!

 

[SStomcat]

Great rifle and a Beauty. Wish you many years of hunting

 

[Rare Breed]

Well I’m happy to report I joined the rigby familey today, I picked up a big game PH model in 450 rigby. I can tell you this rifle exceeded my expectations in person and man the stock feels just right much better than my M70. Much like red leg I think the wood is better looking than its grade 2 would lead you to believe and is icing on the cake.

Now if only Norma would make a run of brass and some ammo!

Let’s hear everybody’s pet loads to give me some starting places.

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Beautiful rifle!!! I got the same one in 404J and yes while Rigby says grade 2 it clearly like mine is more like their grade 5. Nicely done!!! You will find Hornady brass for this.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

Well I’m happy to report I joined the rigby familey today, I picked up a big game PH model in 450 rigby. I can tell you this rifle exceeded my expectations in person and man the stock feels just right much better than my M70. Much like red leg I think the wood is better looking than its grade 2 would lead you to believe and is icing on the cake.

Now if only Norma would make a run of brass and some ammo!

Let’s hear everybody’s pet loads to give me some starting places.

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Nice rifle ! May I ask where you bought it ?

 

[mms45]

Nice rifle ! May I ask where you bought it ?

Mine came from cabelas in AZ I think there are a few left on guns international

 

[Wildwillalaska]

Curious of those that have made it to new owners, one cool distinction in this batch of couple dozen plus 404J and 450R rifles, all in the upper 11k and low 12k sn had test targets around the same timeframe (within the same 60-day window)….BUT…they carried two distinct script/font down the top of the barrels.

Some had the smaller block lettering like all of the BGR have had since rolling back out with the brand’s return to London. But some of this batch of rifles that Cabelas/Bass Pro acquired had an old-English style font to the lettering. Assuming this is Rigby’s new font going forward.

 

[Wildwillalaska]

They Ft. Worth Cabelas received 26-ish + of these rifles, HornfrogBBQ went and looked over a number of them, 404J for him and 450R for me…and all had the newer matte black grip cap and cross
Bolts vs the case colored ones of years past, and then noted the distinction in the barrel script. Since this is done by Mauser in Germany before plasma coating and shipping to Rigby, the barreled actions were clearly two different batch runs, and the script change somewhere in the middle but then rolled off Rigby’s finish line around the same time.