Think Big Game Think RIGBY

[RIGBY]

John Rigby & Co. has rejoined forces with its old German partner, Mauser, to create this modern masterpiece.

History Repeated​

A century and more ago, Mauser made barreled bolt-actions for us and shipped them to London, where they were assembled, finished and proofed by Rigby craftsmen. Today, in an echo of halcyon days before the Great War, we have resumed this arrangement with Mauser for our new range of Big Game rifles, making aspirational but affordable rifles for use around the world

In its plant in Isny, Mauser is again building its much-copied but never bettered original Magnum bolt action, which it originally created in 1899 specifically for John Rigby. Today, just as was done a century ago, barrelled actions are supplied by Mauser, then assembled into superb hand-finished rifles by master craftsmen at the Rigby workshop in London. Like the originals, these rifles carry London proof marks. Many aspects of the original rifle, including the much admired and copied extractor and the three-position flag safety, have been retained.

A Modern Classic​

These outstanding rifles have classic Rigby design features, plus a robust, ergonomic stock shape with a higher comb for better fit and absorption of recoil. They also feature plasma nitriding on all exposed metal surfaces for a tough but attractive anti-glare and rust-resistant finish. The Rigby express sights have a single fixed V and two folding leaves (sighted for 65, 150 and 250 yards) dovetailed into the quarter-rib. With original pattern engraving, case-hardened recoil bars and a heat-blued extractor, these rifles represent exceptional value and are a benchmark in modern sporting firearms manufacturing.

Single or Double Square Bridge​

The Big Game is available on a single or double square bridge action (depending on the model), and offers professional and sporting hunters a more moderately priced alternative to our London Best custom rifles.
The Single Square Bridge style is the Professional Hunter’s rifle of choice. Available in .416 and .450 Rigby calibres, it is designed for use with express sights only. The action is fitted with the classic three-position flag safety. Unloaded, the rifle weighs 10 pounds 8 ounces; the length of pull is 14 ½ inches, including a recoil pad.
The Double Square Bridge model is available in .375 H&H, .404 Jeffery, .416 Rigby, .450 Rigby and .458 Lott calibres. With its 24-inch barrel, this rifle is ideally suited for a telescopic sight. The horizontal Winchester-style safety catch accommodates a variety of scope-mounting systems on the machined action bridges. The weight of this rifle is 10 pounds, unloaded, and the length of pull, including the red rubber recoil pad, is 14½”.

Models​

Due to popular demand, we have created three distinct editions within the Big Game range; the PH, the Big Game and the Big Game Lightweight. These are available in a selection of calibres, and can be upgraded and personalised as desired. Click on the models below or try our gun configurator to find out more. Please note that all prices shown are the UK RRP in Pounds Sterling (GBP). For recommended retail prices in other jurisdictions and currencies, please contact us.

Big Game​

The original multi award-winning Rigby-Mauser collaboration combining classic design features with practical modern innovations.
Starting from
£10,000
excl. VAT

Big Game Lightweight​

Chambered in .350 Magnum and .300 H&H, the Lightweight features a slim profile 24-inch barrel, with the stock profile reproduced to mirror the vintage pre-war models housed in the Rigby Museum, with no cheek piece and larger hand-chequered panels. The rifle weighs 0.95lbs less than the standard Big Game.
Starting from
£10,950
excl. VAT

Big Game PH​

Designed to be the perfect tool for the professional hunter, the PH boasts the classic lines and rock-solid engineering of the original Big Game rifle.
Starting from
£9,250
excl. VAT

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Don't buy a rifle. Buy a Rigby.

 

[Warbeast]

I love the product.

But i dont love the price.
This rifle is made of unobtanium for me.

 

[grand veneur]

These are absolutely acceptable prices. You have to consider the prices of the individual components. Compare them with exclusive rifle makers. Rigby is well below their prices.

 

[coreydb]

Prices are ok, it's just that I'll be dead of old age before I get mine.

 

[grand veneur]

That's a different topic. At some companies, it is only the grandchildren who receive the rifle their grandfather ordered.

 

[spike.t]

Just wondering @RIGBY who is making the 350 ammunition for you?

 

[275r7x57]

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John Rigby & Co. has rejoined forces with its old German partner, Mauser, to create this modern masterpiece.

History Repeated​

A century and more ago, Mauser made barreled bolt-actions for us and shipped them to London, where they were assembled, finished and proofed by Rigby craftsmen. Today, in an echo of halcyon days before the Great War, we have resumed this arrangement with Mauser for our new range of Big Game rifles, making aspirational but affordable rifles for use around the world

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In its plant in Isny, Mauser is again building its much-copied but never bettered original Magnum bolt action, which it originally created in 1899 specifically for John Rigby. Today, just as was done a century ago, barrelled actions are supplied by Mauser, then assembled into superb hand-finished rifles by master craftsmen at the Rigby workshop in London. Like the originals, these rifles carry London proof marks. Many aspects of the original rifle, including the much admired and copied extractor and the three-position flag safety, have been retained.

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A Modern Classic​

These outstanding rifles have classic Rigby design features, plus a robust, ergonomic stock shape with a higher comb for better fit and absorption of recoil. They also feature plasma nitriding on all exposed metal surfaces for a tough but attractive anti-glare and rust-resistant finish. The Rigby express sights have a single fixed V and two folding leaves (sighted for 65, 150 and 250 yards) dovetailed into the quarter-rib. With original pattern engraving, case-hardened recoil bars and a heat-blued extractor, these rifles represent exceptional value and are a benchmark in modern sporting firearms manufacturing.

View attachment 720412

Single or Double Square Bridge​

The Big Game is available on a single or double square bridge action (depending on the model), and offers professional and sporting hunters a more moderately priced alternative to our London Best custom rifles.
The Single Square Bridge style is the Professional Hunter’s rifle of choice. Available in .416 and .450 Rigby calibres, it is designed for use with express sights only. The action is fitted with the classic three-position flag safety. Unloaded, the rifle weighs 10 pounds 8 ounces; the length of pull is 14 ½ inches, including a recoil pad.
The Double Square Bridge model is available in .375 H&H, .404 Jeffery, .416 Rigby, .450 Rigby and .458 Lott calibres. With its 24-inch barrel, this rifle is ideally suited for a telescopic sight. The horizontal Winchester-style safety catch accommodates a variety of scope-mounting systems on the machined action bridges. The weight of this rifle is 10 pounds, unloaded, and the length of pull, including the red rubber recoil pad, is 14½”.

Models​

Due to popular demand, we have created three distinct editions within the Big Game range; the PH, the Big Game and the Big Game Lightweight. These are available in a selection of calibres, and can be upgraded and personalised as desired. Click on the models below or try our gun configurator to find out more. Please note that all prices shown are the UK RRP in Pounds Sterling (GBP). For recommended retail prices in other jurisdictions and currencies, please contact us.

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Big Game​

The original multi award-winning Rigby-Mauser collaboration combining classic design features with practical modern innovations.
Starting from
£10,000
excl. VAT

View attachment 720410

Big Game Lightweight​

Chambered in .350 Magnum and .300 H&H, the Lightweight features a slim profile 24-inch barrel, with the stock profile reproduced to mirror the vintage pre-war models housed in the Rigby Museum, with no cheek piece and larger hand-chequered panels. The rifle weighs 0.95lbs less than the standard Big Game.
Starting from
£10,950
excl. VAT

View attachment 720409

Big Game PH​

Designed to be the perfect tool for the professional hunter, the PH boasts the classic lines and rock-solid engineering of the original Big Game rifle.
Starting from
£9,250
excl. VAT

Is there any possibility of the Lightweight Big Game rifle in 375 H&H chambering?

I have asked before with mixed responses.

 

[roverandbrew]

Is there any possibility of the Lightweight Big Game rifle in 375 H&H chambering?

I have asked before with mixed responses.

I have been asking the same for two years. Finally gave up,

 

[spike.t]

The lightweight in 416 at 9.5lbs and a 22 inch barrel would also be nice....

 

[RIGBY]

Hello all, we love to see all of this interest in the Rigby guns!

Let me see if I can get some specific answers for you regarding the manufacturer of the 350 Rigby ammo, and the Lightweight rifles in 375HH al and 416 Rigby.

 

[spike.t]

Also maker of the 416 no2 ammo please

 

[RIGBY]

I’m presently waiting for a response on the lightweight Big Game, but I did get a response on the manufacturer of the Rigby ammunition.

Both the 350 Rigby and 416 Rigby No. 2 are loaded for Rigby by Dr. Stief Jagdwaffen and Jagdmunition in German. All ammunition is CIP proofed and boxed in Rigby cartons.

CIP proofed ammunition has been tested by a Proof House to ensure it meets the standards of the Commission Internationale Permanente, an international body that sets safety rules for firearms and ammunition. This testing ensures the ammunition is safe to use in firearms marked with the corresponding proof marks and that it is made to the correct dimensions and pressure standards set by the Commission Internationale Permanente.

 

[spike.t]

I’m presently waiting for a response on the lightweight Big Game, but I did get a response on the manufacturer of the Rigby ammunition.

Both the 350 Rigby and 416 Rigby No. 2 are loaded for Rigby by Dr. Stief Jagdwaffen and Jagdmunition in German. All ammunition is CIP proofed and boxed in Rigby cartons.

CIP proofed ammunition has been tested by a Proof House to ensure it meets the standards of the Commission Internationale Permanente, an international body that sets safety rules for firearms and ammunition. This testing ensures the ammunition is safe to use in firearms marked with the corresponding proof marks and that it is made to the correct dimensions and pressure standards set by the Commission Internationale Permanente.

OK....but enough of the foreign malarkey...what does someplace proper ...like Birmingham proof house say?.....

 

[RIGBY]

Hi all, there is a plan to make the Rigby Lightweight Big Game rifle available in 375 H&H next year. I don’t have a specific release date at the moment.

There is not a current plan to make the 416 Rigby caliber available in the Lightweight Big Game.

 

[coreydb]

I have been asking the same for two years. Finally gave up,

I guess we're just not the caliber of clientele they want.

 

[RIGBY]

I guess we're just not the caliber of clientele they want.

Rigby is genuinely focused on stepping out of the traditional mold established by the London best brands by building guns that are more accessible in price point yet remain high in quality.

The plan is to introduce the Lightweight Big Game in 375H&H early next year, and we would be delighted if you would consider one.

 

[coreydb]

Then why can't Rigby respond to requests like the ones in the string above? At the risk of sounding rude; which I'm not trying to be in the slightest, this gives people like us the impression that Rigby appears to not be interested. I for one remain interested, if Rigby would build a left-hand PH model in 404 Jeffery that would take 3-4 years to build at the cost of 60k. I talked to a Rigby rep at this year's SCI convention and this is what he quoted. Far different than your catalog list price. If I'm waaay of base, please forgive me. I for one, still want a Rigby, but I'm one of those who just gave up.

 

[404Pruitt]

Then why can't Rigby respond to requests like the ones in the string above? At the risk of sounding rude; which I'm not trying to be in the slightest, this gives people like us the impression that Rigby appears to not be interested. I for one remain interested, if Rigby would build a left-hand PH model in 404 Jeffery that would take 3-4 years to build at the cost of 60k. I talked to a Rigby rep at this year's SCI convention and this is what he quoted. Far different than your catalog list price. If I'm waaay of base, please forgive me. I for one, still want a Rigby, but I'm one of those who just gave up.

Unless I’m missing something, they seem to have answered the questions above..

 

[PerH]

Look into Northfork .358 bullets if
Youre not using them alongside the Woodleigh also .