404 JEFF and close second 416 Rigby, the only two I would consider in 40 caliber.
Don't ever let a couple bucks stand in the way of owning a classic cartridge. If you are a hawk on Gunbroker, brass is to be had at good prices.
If money were no option I would choose the 404. I think the rigby would be easier to do. I'm in no hurry I'll check gun stores. If the 416 is like the 375 ruger it's easy to reload for and have lots of brass
It would work off the 7mm-338 actions. Kind of a belted ruger . Would have to beef up the stock .How about the 416 Taylor?
I have the Ruger Guide Gun in 416 Ruger! It's a 400 gr bullet that can do a lot of damage. You reload so you can top that cartridge with your favorite bullet and hunt anything that walks. You're fellow reloaders may have some better ideas but I have very much enjoyed my 416.
If you have a place we can shoot down around Manhattan I would be happy to bring mine down on a trip to Junction City and we can go shoot it!
If I came across a model 70 in 416 rem is it better to rechamber and rebore the barrel or just buy a 404 Jeffery barrel. To me it just sounds like your not gaining anything.
For what they are, it's one of the best big bores for the price. The only modifications I've done to mine so far is, I hacked off the threads and recrowned the barrel to make it look and feel like a proper safari rifle. That brake was OBNOXIOUS looking. I never even shot it with it on because I hate feeling my sinuses jarred free more than the recoil of the rifle bothers me.I'm leaning towards the ruger African myself. I alreadyhave a 375 Alaskan