Show Us Your Highland Stalker

[Aussie_Hunter]

As a few of you probably already know, I recently purchased a Rigby Highland Stalker in 9.3X62. Finally got my hands on it today, haven't had it on the range yet but so far super happy with it.

I have noticed quite a few different threads on here where people are asking about scope mounts for this rifle, chamberings, costs, upgrades, weight, best scope choices etc. I thought maybe a thread specific to Highland Stalkers might help people out when they are considering one and looking for info on these rifles.

So show us your Highland Stalkers!

Mine is the standard configuration as per the specs on Rigby's website, no upgrades, chambered in 9.3X62, built in 2018 so has been sitting on the shelf for quite a while, genuine Mauser Hexalock mounts, Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5 scope, rifle weighs in at 8.74lbs unloaded with the mounts and scope, perfect amount of bolt clearance with the scope using the Hexalock mounts. I'm going to be running heavy for calibre 320 grain Woodleighs through it for big game in the northern part of Australia. Will be sure to let you know how it shoots when I get it the range.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

@WAB and @Red Leg are your Highland Stalkers glass bedded? That's something I forgot to add in here, mines glass bedded and I wasn't aware that was standard on the Highland Stalker.

 

[Tintin]

Congrats on getting the new family member home. I tried the Hexalocks - but ended up with Leupold QDs with the extended rings to get the scope a bit more rearward. Bolt just clears.

4.1kg (just over 9lbs) scoped.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Congrats on getting the new family member home. I tried the Hexalocks - but ended up with Leupold QDs with the extended rings to get the scope a bit more rearward. Bolt just clears.

4.1kg (just over 9lbs) scoped.

Oh ok yep, as you can see how mines mounted I've got the scope mounted back in the rings pretty much as far as it can go and it's just ok for eye relief when wound up to 5 power. If you were to put a 3-9 on it the eye relief wouldn't be the best with those mounts. But that's for me, everyone is different.

 

[Tintin]

Oh ok yep, as you can see how mines mounted I've got the scope mounted back in the rings pretty much as far as it can go and it's just ok for eye relief when wound up to 5 power. If you were to put a 3-9 on it the eye relief wouldn't be the best with those mounts. But that's for me, everyone is different.

the benefit of your straight tube objective

 

[gballard137]

I’ve got a poor man’s highland stalker. Brno 600 in 9.3x62 with a custom stock.

 

[degoins]

I bought this old one a few weeks ago, I really like it:

RIGBY MAUSER .30-06

RIGBY MAUSER .30-06 for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[WAB]

The HS in 9.3x62 is the top rifle.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

As a few of you probably already know, I recently purchased a Rigby Highland Stalker in 9.3X62. Finally got my hands on it today, haven't had it on the range yet but so far super happy with it.

I have noticed quite a few different threads on here where people are asking about scope mounts for this rifle, chamberings, costs, upgrades, weight, best scope choices etc. I thought maybe a thread specific to Highland Stalkers might help people out when they are considering one and looking for info on these rifles.

So show us your Highland Stalkers!

Mine is the standard configuration as per the specs on Rigby's website, no upgrades, chambered in 9.3X62, built in 2018 so has been sitting on the shelf for quite a while, genuine Mauser Hexalock mounts, Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5 scope, rifle weighs in at 8.74lbs unloaded with the mounts and scope, perfect amount of bolt clearance with the scope using the Hexalock mounts. I'm going to be running heavy for calibre 320 grain Woodleighs through it for big game in the northern part of Australia. Will be sure to let you know how it shoots when I get it the range.

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Beautiful tifle, well done

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

How is eye alignment with the scope that high? Is the HS configured for that?

 

[MD Driver]

Great rifle, Aussie! Don’t forget to contact Rigby with your particulars, so they’ll add you into their books of Rigby owners that they’ve compiled for 150+(?) years. Also will get you a year’s SCI membership gratis.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

How is eye alignment with the scope that high? Is the HS configured for that?

Yeah it's good, still get a decent cheek weld.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

And she shoots, 3 rounds into 0.3" at 50 metres. Ignore the flyer on the right, that was my bad.

 

[ActionBob]

This is the one I used to have before I lost it to marriage Pretty happy with the overall deal though 9.3x62. She did let me use it on Plains game in Tanzania. @Just Gina is deadly with it.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

This is the one I used to have before I lost it to marriage 9.3x62. View attachment 534751

As in the Mrs took it off you? Does she shoot it better than you?

 

[ActionBob]

As in the Mrs took it off you? Does she shoot it better than you?

Yes, and yes of course

 

[roverandbrew]

I bought this old one a few weeks ago, I really like it:

RIGBY MAUSER .30-06

RIGBY MAUSER .30-06 for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

That is a beautiful rifle!

 

[roverandbrew]

HS in 275. Note: The front thong on the sling did snap after one hunting season. The sling was Els and CO branded and not Rigby. I am now going to a sloppy fitting but more secure standard sling / swivel configuration.

 

[Red Leg]

My .275. Only "custom" feature was a slightly longer throat to optimize 170 class bullets. Pure luck with the stock.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

HS in 275. Note: The front thong on the sling did snap after one hunting season. The sling was Els and CO branded and not Rigby. I am now going to a sloppy fitting but more secure standard sling / swivel configuration.

Wow I love the stock on this rifle, thar's really unique!