Rigby Rifles At Work Outside Of Africa

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Good morning. While we were at DSC a few weeks ago chatting with the fine people at the Rigby Booth, the topic of where their rifles are used came up. Most people think Africa and big game when you think of Rigby rifles. I stated that they would be surprised how much Rigby's are used in North America, Australia and New Zealand. I shared a few pictures of our rifles being used in the US and everyone was quite interested to know how many others use their Rigby's for places other than Africa.

For that reason, I am starting this thread. Let's see Rigby's hunting in places other than Africa.

Safe hunting

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Good morning. While we were at DSC a few weeks ago chatting with the fine people at the Rigby Booth, the topic of where their rifles are used came up. Most people think Africa and big game when you think of Rigby rifles. I stated that they would be surprised how much Rigby's are used in North America, Australia and New Zealand. I shared a few pictures of our rifles being used in the US and everyone was quite interested to know how many others use their Rigby's for places other than Africa.

For that reason, I am starting this thread. Let's see Rigby's hunting in places other than Africa.

Safe hunting

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Nice stock, imo on that one. +
 
Mustache or @SFRanger7GP being attacked by wasps in the blind. Verdict is still out.
 
sambar hinde 9.3x62 190gr ACP


fallow doe 9.3 x62

another hinde

small bull 250gr TSX

7x57 highland stalker 140gr hydro

couple of young boars

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mob bomb up 9.3x62

boars 9.3

bull 9.3

scrubber 7x57 140 PPSN
 
I've considered buying a HS in 30/06 or 7x57. I just couldn't take the thought of getting it all banged up in a deer stand or on an ATV. Synthetic and stainless just fit the bill a little better for me for that type of hunting. So, if I do end up with a HS at some point, it will be in 9.3x62 and will be used in Africa.
 
Quite a few British deer stalkers use the John Rigby & Co. Highland Stalker in .275 Rigby for hunting red stag in Great Britain.
 
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My .275 makes a superb Hill Country Stalker for whitetail.
 
I've considered buying a HS in 30/06 or 7x57. I just couldn't take the thought of getting it all banged up in a deer stand or on an ATV. Synthetic and stainless just fit the bill a little better for me for that type of hunting. So, if I do end up with a HS at some point, it will be in 9.3x62 and will be used in Africa.
You just need to get more better quality firearms to get past this psychological barrier. :cool:
 
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Following on from @R eight ...

Another Rigby vs pig picture.

This chap bolted fom the creek bed, headed for the thick grass, and copped a Woodleigh at about 10m.
 
Musta been close he kicked mud in your eyes Tintin!

:ROFLMAO: pretty much

needed a bit of pretty quick instictive point shooting
 

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