Rigby Highland Stalker .275 vs 30-06

[spike.t]

You are absolutely correct. I can claim poor Judgement on $9K. On $35K I would have to sell the rifle for a divorce lawyer.

Would cost you shit load more than that ....or is that only for the monthly bills?.....

 

[WAB]

WAB, Thank you for the reply. I had tried Swift Scirocco bullets back in 2014 when I went on my first Safari and could not get them to shoot out of my rifles. I have had a lot of success with the Barnes on everything from small Deer to extremely large animals and I have been able to get them to group really good in different rifles, so I guess I'm a little bias. I have not tried the Swift recently, maybe they have improved them. I have to say, they do have a good reputation.

I use swift A-Frames in mine. They are outstanding.

 

[Big Rick]

WAB, What grain bullet, powder and primer do you use?

 

[roverandbrew]

I am fond of the published data of 46 Grains H4350 with a 156 Grain Norma Oryx.

 

[WAB]

WAB, What grain bullet, powder and primer do you use?

I have loads for 160 and 175 gr A-Frames. Norma cases, WLR primers and IMR-4064 powder. These loads shoot 1/2” 3 shot groups at 100 yards out of both my Winchester M-70’s and my Ruger No 1.

 

[Fixfire]

My heart says go with with .275! But since your intended use is regularly in America for elk and deer, that may mean you need to lean to the 30-06.

Then again, its a true Rigby, so the .275 is calling!!

What he said!!!

 

[Big Rick]

Thank you WAB and roverandbrew for the info. I'm fortunate I have the primers, powder and cases. I just tried ordering the Oryx and the 160 A-Frames. All on backorder. Will let you know how they shoot if I ever get them.

 

[Rell]

I would go with either a .275 or a 9.3x62 in the highland stalker. Either caliber would do everything you want. Given that you have AHR CZ’s in 7x57 and .30-06, why not venture out a bit and go with the 9.3? I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Bloody genius, I wa a pretty much thinking this word for word.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Thank you WAB and roverandbrew for the info. I'm fortunate I have the primers, powder and cases. I just tried ordering the Oryx and the 160 A-Frames. All on backorder. Will let you know how they shoot if I ever get them.

@Big Rick
Welcome to the frustration of loading nowdays

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Bloody genius, I wa a pretty much thinking this word for word.

@Rell
Forgit the 9.3 and go the Whelen

 

[R eight]

@Rell
Forgit the 9.3 and go the Whelen

I don't know Bob....I reckon a Rigby chambered for the 35 Whelen would be a classic example of an oxymoron .

 

[Green Chile]

I didn't read all the posts but to the original question...I just couldn't order a real Rigby in 30-06 over the 275 (7x57). Either one will easily cover your deer and plains game species of course...but a Rigby in 275 is classic! If you want a classic 30-06 then search for a Griffin & Howe or something similar.

 

[Rare Breed]

Thank you WAB and roverandbrew for the info. I'm fortunate I have the primers, powder and cases. I just tried ordering the Oryx and the 160 A-Frames. All on backorder. Will let you know how they shoot if I ever get them.

I just got my Oryx 170 grain from Optic Planet. They are back in stock

 

[franzfmdavis]

I know this is irrelevant, but I wish Rigby made the HS in 375 H&H, with only a slightly heavier barrel, so bare gun weight would be around 7.5 lbs. That way, with scope and ammo, you'd still be under 9lbs. It seems most 375s are made far too big and heavy for the caliber. I know the 9.3x62 can do most of what a 375 can do. But, it just isn't quite as versatile on game both near and far.

I know this is irrelevant, but I wish Rigby made the HS in 375 H&H, with only a slightly heavier barrel, so bare gun weight would be around 7.5 lbs. That way, with scope and ammo, you'd still be under 9lbs. It seems most 375s are made far too big and heavy for the caliber. I know the 9.3x62 can do most of what a 375 can do. But, it just isn't quite as versatile on game both near and far.

I believe Don, Jr. was able to get Gunwerks to make him a model in 375 H&H. Perhaps someone could nudge him to contact Rigby?

 

[Fenstar]

Green Chile, right again! .275 is the only real answer.