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