The .416 Rigby is a rifle cartridge designed in 1911 by London based gunmaker John Rigby & Company, for hunting dangerous game. Jeffery & Co, and Westley Richards designed cartridges which could operate in the Magnum Mauser 98 action and could offer big-bore nitro express ballistics and performance in a magazine rifle which was what the British called their bolt-action rifles. Prior to the ban on hunting in India, the .416 Rigby was successfully used to hunt dangerous game there which included the Bengal tiger, Indian rhino, and elephant. Muzzle energy is almost 5,200 ft-lbs, and even roundnose solids or softpoints carry almost 4,000 ft-lbs at 100 yards. The company made its humble start in 1963in Gussago, Italywhen Giuseppe Pietta made a commitment to produce guns as authentic and true-to-original as possible. 's unprecedented performance, Remington engineers started with 8mm Rem. Talking about thickness, it is twice as fat as the venerable .308. With two rounds in the magazine and the scope fitted, the FN Rigby weighed 8.9 pounds. Mag. The original ammunition for the .416 Rigby used cordite as a propellant, firing a full metal jacket or soft-point round nose bullet weighing 27g (410gr) at 700m/s (2,300ft/s) generating 6,375J (4,702ftlbf) . Big-game hunting was still popular among the privileged class, but those gorgeous examples of the gunmakers artdouble rifleswere terribly expensive. (+2.2 at 100 yards -9.4 inches at 300 yards -27.8 inches at 400 yards.) The owner did most of the work, including all the stock work, rust bluing and engraving. Available in a single or double square bridge version, it offers professional and recreational hunters a more moderately priced alternative to the brand's 'London Best' custom rifles. You must log in or register to reply here. We attempted to get a supply of Federal ammunition for this test, but none was forthcoming. Recoil softens and lengthens, becoming a mellow push rather than a sharp slam. . The .375 H&H Magnum can typically be found in 250-300 grain loads, while the .416 Magnum is nearly always sold in 400 grains. Thats the nature of the various .416s. The altered extractor went over the chambered round very reluctantly, and we didnt like doing it, so we concluded this was a two-shot bolt-action rifle. 's maximum is 62,000 psi. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Email Signup. My .404 Jeffery is a rebarrelled Model 70 (which I bought from fellow AR member NGarrett) and the .416 Rigby is a MacMillan stocked CZ 550 Magnum. The .416 Rigby cartridge case is one of the most voluminous case and was originally designed to utilize cordite strands as a propellant. 416 Rigby The .416 Rigby was the first cartridge to utilize bullets in the .416 caliber and is a classic dangerous game cartridge. While considered overpowered for the big cats, the .416 is regularly used for the hunting of these felines. It was possible to gouge our fingers on the eyepiece when we were in a hurry. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. Lapua does not manufacture ammunition for the cartridge and it should be considered a wildcat cartridge. 5 action. When loaded to their respective maximum average pressure level, both the Rigby and Remington cartridges are capable of driving the 26g (400gr) bullet at over 760m/s (2,500ft/s). This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. At the range we expected to get kicked, and we werent disappointed. And in some minds, it is the most practical. It was recontoured at the pistol grip area into a much trimmer configuration than Winchester had put onto it. The Barrett .416 cartridge was designed by Chris Barrett,[2]son of Ronnie Barrett, with the help of Pete Forras. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. Here are the features to watch out for. Making the rifle too loud that the bystanders at the range will experience a bit of discomfort. Mag. The alkanet-root stain of the Warthog finish left the stock a dark, rich-looking red. John Rigby wasnt sitting on the sidelines. The bolt was just as slick as that of the .375, and we looked forward to rapid-firing the big rifle. The current standard using smokeless powder is a 26g (400gr) bullet at 730m/s (2,400ft/s), generating 6,935J (5,115ftlbf). It's sleeker and fits in standard magnum actions, such as the Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, and Kimber 8400. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. . Enthusiasts pay for that performance level in the form of sharp and vicious recoil. The Kynoch brand name was licensed by Eley to Kynamco, a British ammunition manufacturer, based in Suffolk, England, which continues to manufacture .416 Rigby ammunition under the Kynoch brand name.[5]. He found it a very effective cartridge for heavier game, with less recoil than the .450 Watts OConnor used on previous hunts on the Dark Continent. The development of smokeless powder revolutionized the rifle. The front sight was a flat-topped blade with a brass insert that gave us an excellent sight picture. Before the Rigby round was introduced, serious hunters who needed powerful rifles used large-bore single shots or double rifles. Mag. VIEW ALL FIREARM BRANDS. A scope would have probably reduced those, so by any measure, the Ruger shot extremely well. [4], Prior to the invention of cordite, rifles used gunpowder (black powder) as a propellant. Available in .375 H&H, .416 Rigby or .450 Rigby. Even though the Rem. We obtained 2-inch accuracy with iron sights at 100 yards with our test loads. The .416 Rigby (left), the capable .416 Rem. The rifles and ammunition performed admirably, and the result was that the .416 Rigby soon achieved a stellar reputation in Africa. The caliber is obviously effective far beyond 100, but from what I've read, a PH will try to get you that close or closer. The front sight had no protective hood, but the blade was dovetailed longitudinally, and was easily replaceable. and 4,100 ft.-lbs. Modern .416 Rigby factory ammo by Barnes, Federal, Hornady, HSM, Norma, Nosler, Swift, and Winchester all push a 400-grain bullet at or slightly in excess of 2,400 fps. The Rigby was designed to be an all-purpose, heavy-caliber rifle for the man who wanted to hunt Africa with a bolt-action rifle. lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec. I do love those 416's. Now I just need $1600 bucks! Little handload data for those bullets exists, but a Swift 350-grain A-Frame or Barnes 350-grain TSX can be pushed to 2,600 fps, producing trajectories much like heavy-bullet .30-06 ammo but with a ton more- literally- impact energy. And if you're dead on at 50, you will be near enough at 100 that you won't have to adjust at all. Some manufacturers offer 450-grain loads, but those are few and far between. Total:7,169 (members:950, guests:6,219). The bedding compound was again Brownells Steel Bed. Two massive recoil bars and a slightly longer stock are incorporated to deal with the three calibers on offer: .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby or .450 Rigby. It just depends what you want. .338 Lapua vs .308: A Long Range Shooting Showdown. SAAMI Accepts 30 Super Carry As New Standardized Cartridge, SHOT 2022: Federal Premium Announces 30 Super Carry Cartridge, Working Over/Under Shotguns: Chernobyl Classic Gets Our Nod. The balance was superb, but here the too-small and very hard buttpad made a distinct impression on our shooters shoulders. Mag. If youre going to Africa, youll probably want more shots in your rifle. Rifles for it are available from Winchester, Kimber, Remington, Montana Rifle Co., Sako, and Blaser. Today the .416 Rigby is favored by professional hunters and safari guides in Africa. [5] The large bolt face and the length of the Magnum Mauser 98 No. of thump. The cost of a rifle from a custom maker will probably run well into four figures. Today's loads in .416 Rigby feature 400- to 410-grain soft-nose or FMJ bullets at 2,300 to 2,400 f.p.s. Take it after whitetails, elk, or bears if you want, and experience the grand nostalgia of the .416 Rigby round in a classic and classy rifle. The bolt had a protrusion on its side that aided smoothness. Mag.- and burning a blended, proprietary propellant. Then the owner tackled the immense feeding problems inherent with the fat Rigby rounds. Today this is still the most popular rifle design and is used by Heym, Holland & Holland, Mauser, Rigby, Westley Richards, Winchester, and several other gunmakers. In its original configuration, the .416 Rigby compares favorably with its close counterparts of the era: the .404 Jeffery, and .425 Westley Richards. AIR RIFLES; 177; 20; 22; 25; 30; 45; DOUBLE RIFLES; 9, 3x74R; 45-70 Gov; . We found it to be very easy and reliable in operation, but it worked better and faster for us with the scope out of the way. This action, like all pre-64s, was controlled feed. During World War II most Axis and Allied nations, with the exception of the Americans (M1 Garand), British (LeeEnfield), and the Russians (MosinNagant) used rifles based on the Mauser 98 action. Since this is the first time I've ever fired a DG caliber I didn't have a clue as to what distance it should be zeroed at. You are using an out of date browser. There was an external through-bolt as well. Over the following 59 years, just 364 copies were built. The Rigby case measures 0.5949 at its widest, while the Remington (and all the H&H family) measures .0.532 at the belt; that difference allows for greater magazine capacity for the slimmer cartridge. VIEW ALL FIREARMS. We already have the .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .416 Weatherby Magnum, .416 Dakota, .416 Rimmed, 10.57mm (.416) Lazzeroni Meteor, .416 Hoffman and .416 Taylor. The wood looked good. Major ammunition manufacturers like Norma, Federal, and Hornady began producing .416 Rigby ammunition to meet the new demand. The cartridge was designed as an improvement to the .50 BMG cartridge, a common machine gun and rifle cartridge. We would have liked a central white line, which the next test rifle had. Inletting was excellent throughout. Any rifle that can be chambered for the .458 Winchester will prove to be ideal for rebarreling to .416 Taylor. In African nations which have enforced a ban on the use of sub 10.2mm (0.400in) rifle cartridge for dangerous game, the .416 Rigby can be considered for the hunting of lion or leopard. The rifle is a Ruger No. Keep pressure down and the Taylors cases will last indefinitely, the rifle will be more fun to shoot, and itll still have enough power for nearly any riflemans tasks. Unlike the Remington and Rigby cartridges, the .416 Ruger, due to its case having even less capacity than the Remington, operates at near its peak allowable pressure to emulate the performance of the Rigby and Remington cartridges' factory ammunition. Rigbys magnum magazine rifle was an instant success, though the raw numbers made it seem paltry. To see what gun in this class can do, we gathered a production Ruger and a custom FN Browning in .416 Rigby, and a .416 Taylor built on a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 action, and shot them side by side. Effective Game Killing Cold weather and its effects on ammunition Cartridge Of The Month: 300 Winchester Magnum . 7 Day Trophy Elephant Hunt US$15,000 All Inclusive. of energy or a 400-grain bullet at 2,150 f.p.s. Buy It. The original 27g (410gr) bullet has a sectional density of .338 and at a velocity of 700m/s (2,300ft/s) generated 6,375J (4,702ftlbf). Available in .375 H&H, .404 Jeffery, .416 Remington, .416 Rigby, .450 Rigby, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, and a variety of other dinosaur killing cartridges, this rifle is built to your exact specifications. The most probable quarry would be Cape Buffalo. It looked appropriate and did its job well. Mag. The 416-408 Cheytac is a very close second to the 416 Barrett. A 400-grain bullet- whether a Barnes Banded Solid for use on pachyderms or a Nosler Partition for stopping big coastal brown bears- loaded to 2,250 fps is completely capable of the task. He removed lots of metal from the action under the rails, but left everything above them essentially alone. The owner explained that he had had excellent results with old Weavers, and had another of them on a nine-pound .458 Winchester Mag. We thought the excellent accuracy, fine workmanship, strong-grained wood, balance, outstanding iron sights, smooth operation, and reliability far outweighed the need for trigger massaging and a softer recoil pad. An original chambering, designed in 1911 from scratch, unlike many nitro express cartridges, which were created from the black powder express parent cases already available, the .416 Rigby is a square shouldered, modern looking big game stopper. The Lapua uses a modified .416 case shortened and necked down to accept a 8.59-millimetre (0.338in) bullet. Todays loads in .416 Rigby feature 400- to 410-grain soft-nose or FMJ bullets at 2,300 to 2,400 f.p.s. The British firm of John Rigby & Co. is older than the United States. . One of our shooters experiences with several CZ Brno rifles in the past indicates they are a sound rifle in need of a bit of massaging inside the stock and on the trigger, and we have no doubt the new rifles are very similar. The burn rate of Cordite was modified by the surface area early on. We also thought the gold-filled Browning engraving on the aluminum floorplate didnt match the rest of the rifle, and the owner assured us a matching-engraved steel floorplate will be installed as soon as he finds time. Shooting 223 ammo through a firearm chambered in 5.56 is safe, but not always optimal. Look at trajectory chart. Mag. 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. It was not until Bill Ruger of Sturm, Ruger & Co. began offering the Ruger Model 77 RSM Magnum Mk II in 1991 that the cartridge finally took off. The availability of repeat shots over the then-common single shots for about the same cost, and the much lower cost of the Rigby over a comparable double rifle also helped Rigbys sales. Corditea double-based smokeless propellant that looks similar to spaghettiwas patented in Britain in 1889. The C.I.P. of energy. In 1816, Rigby, now 58 years old, brought his son, William, in as a partner. Forward was fire, and the middle position permitted the bolt but not the trigger to move. Physically, the frontal area, sectional density, and velocity of a 400- to 410-grain bullet presents the best overall combination of any other bullet from .375 and larger. Since the late 1980s, several .416 cartridges have come to the market. Detractors correctly counter that the .416 Ruger barely achieves on-par performance with special gunpowders available only to ammo manufacturers, and that handloaders struggle to match factory ballistics with even rigorously charged home-brewed ammo. If you want to be a bit riskier, a 2" MPBR variance high/low gets this: I will take 2 boxes of the bullets. The bolt handle had oak leaves running down it, and the underside of the bolt knob held a small flower. The .416 Rigby has a case length of 2.90" and an overall length of 3.750", while the .375 H&H Magnum has a case length of 2.850" and an overall length of 3.60" - much more comparable than the diameter comparisons. . Most .416 Rigby rifles (currently available from CZ-USA, Dakota Arms, Montana Rifle Co., Ruger, and Sako) are built on robust, strong actions, and cartridge cases are stout. The cartridge was originally designed for use with bulky strands of Cordite propellant, and today's handloaders can take advantage of that massive capacity. Traditional pressures offer all the performance necessary for even the biggest bull elephant or hippo. In short, it's a superior dangerous-game cartridge. wipartimer AH enthusiast Joined Dec 12, 2014 Messages 296 Reaction score 711 Location Dallas Deals & offers 1 Media 42 They were almost touching so I decided to move the target out a bit. The rifle design would go on to become the most common and successful rifle design in the history of firearms. SAAMI have listed the .416 Rigby, and there are no discrepancies between SAAMI and C.I.P. Hence the question. We tried to get it to drop by banging the bolt closed, but it held. The .416 Rigby cartridge looks extremely modern, with its sharp shoulder and barely tapered case. bullets. Paul Mauser did not invent the bolt-action rifle but rather he refined the design, allowing controlled round feeding, a stripper clip for fast loading, and a strong action with the ability to withstand high pressures generated by the new smokeless powders. This is one for Africa, or for down-loaded handloading for lots of shooting fun. The energy generated by the cartridge was on par with that of .450 Nitro Express which, until the ban on the 11.6mm (0.458in) caliber in India and the Sudan in the early 1900s, had been the standard of measure for dangerous game rifles. Farmer 1 wrote on Mark Biggerstaff's profile. The cartridge's case is so beefy, it's difficult to shoehorn into standard-size magnum-length rifle actions. The cartridge is capable of producing over 5,400J (4,000ftlbf) of energy at a range of 100m (110yd). The .416 Ruger achieves this by running at high chamber pressures- like the .416 Rem. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. Mag. The rifle, as tested, weighed right at 8 pounds. And if you want truly serious penetration, you can drive a Woodleigh 450-grain bullet at 2,300 fps. A friend of mine had his new CZ-550 Safari Magnum out to the range today, it is chambered for the classic .416 Rigby. Heres what we found: Ruger Mark II Magnum .416 RigbyOur recommendation: We gave the classic-looking $1,550 Ruger a very strong Buy It rating. length Mauser 98 action. The bullet was designed using some NACAlow-supersonic-drag equations to design the shape. When designed in 1911, the .416 Rigby was intended for use against dangerous game in Africa and India. It appeared to be sawn with the grain in the most favorable direction through the pistol grip and into the forend to give the best strength. 416 Rigby.223 / 5.56 NATO Ammo While .223 ammo and 5.56 ammo have many similarities, they are completely different calibers of ammunition. Another cartridge that has seen great favor in some circles over the past few decades is the .416 Taylor. Introduced in 1911, this classic cartridge is legendary in terms of performance, possesses unmatchable panache virtue of its history with and connection to a storied British firearms house of almost mythical proportions, and is available in factory-loaded form across most of Africa. This cartridge lineup includes: (1) . That ammo is loaded with a choice of two 400-grain bullets: the DGS (copper-clad, steel-jacketed solid) and the DGX (copper-clad, steel-jacketed bonded softpoint). is the potential for pressure spikes and sticky extraction when used in very hot tropical climes. Browse a wide range of 416 Rigby products - Shop online with FREE shipping! Reloading manuals do not provide high-pressure data for the .416, and handloaders should proceed with extreme caution! 416 Rigby Very popular, highly favored and extremely effective big game hunting rounds, 416 Rigby's were designed in 1911 by John Rigby & Company in England, and were named for the diameter of the caliber (the first in this size). Grasping its bolt and shoving a cigar-sized cartridge up the spout only reinforces. The owner had chronographed factory Federal 410-grain ammunition at 2,430 fps and, with the scope off the rifle, that produced 65 foot-pounds of recoil. cases feature robust construction to withstand significantly higher pressures. Iron sights zero at 50yds. greatly depends on what you will be using the rifle for. I expect to be schooled when I start pulling the trigger on my new rifle. Bullets in hard-kicking cartridges are typically crimped to prevent movement during recoil; for best accuracy, trim case mouths perfectly square using a premium trimmer. If it's elephant your after, then I would guess 50 yards. The .375, on the other hand, can be commonly found with 250- and 300-grain bullets, and some manufacturers also produce 260- and 270-grain loads. video game character with blue hair and red hat +265 885 25 60 39 Internal case capacity is about five percent less than that of the .416 Rem. Buy It. Top velocities can be achieved with Alliant 2000-MR powder. Paul Roberts, the former owner of the Rigby Co., confirmed this had been done, but also said the company didnt like to cut up the relatively short standard Mauser action. Mag. All Rights Reserved. Both the new cartridges will perform on par with their venerable counterparts, it's they don't do it with class or tradition, which is important to me. The brothers ran itnow called W&J Rigbyuntil 1887 when John Jason was appointed superintendent of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock. Payment / Access Right of Recission Help . However, we had some excellent handloaded ammunition in a variety of types to try, so that is how we proceeded. We Recommend Which One To Buy, SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre P365V001 9mm Luger, Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro HCP9379BOSP 9mm Luger, SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols, 5 Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2023, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. Dont Buy It. However, Ruger makes both a single shot and a bolt-action rifle in the caliber. as the readily available go-to favorite across much of Africa. The .416 Ruger uses a 400-grain bullet which has a muzzle velocity of 2400 feet per second and 5,116-foot lbs of force. Like the .375, the rear sight was set onto a matted quarter rib. As a Parent Cartridge Westley Richards developed a .425 Westley Richards launching a 410-grain bullet at 2,350 f.p.s. ghirardelli brownie mix recipes with cream cheese; carpet installation tools home depot; 416 rigby effective range It proved to be too much for him to continue. Terminal performance benefits, but recoil spikes. It's a valid point, but in reality, it's moot. I'm planning to zero the new .416 Rigby at 200 yards using the 350 grain TTSX (2674FPS) for all those Dangerous deer I'll be hunting with it at the start. If it is for Dg then once you settle on a bullett and load it likes with soft points then try and get solids that will shoot to the same POI and you are good to go! Close menu Service/help. Art I did all at 100 yards and it has worked out fine! How durable it will be by comparison remains to be seen, and well tell you about it in, oh, 50 years or so. The bolt had been lapped to the action. We thought the excellent accuracy, fine workmanship, strong-grained wood, balance, outstanding iron sights, smooth operation, and reliability far outweighed the need for trigger massaging and a softer recoil pad. I was looking for the Barnes high BC bullets but not having much luck I'm gonna stick a 3.5 x 10 Leupold Long Range (M3 or M1) on it and load up some bullets. It was possible to put the safety on during rapid fire with the scope off the rifle. Sure, it's a tad shorter, but its performance is a tad short, too. Handloading the .416 Ruger is easy- as long as you don't demand velocities out of its comfort zone. is the fastest of the three .416s, comfortably pushing a 400-grain bullet in excess of 2,450 fps. Shot angles on dangerous game- particularly during adrenaline-pumping encounters while attempting to finish off a job poorly started- are often less than ideal, and unless the bullet has what it takes to penetrate many feet after shattering massive bones and encountering shockingly dense, thick muscle, it may not reach vitals. The .416 Taylor cartridge is formed by necking down .458 Winchester Magnum brass, which is both cheap and plentiful. mandates a 6-groove barrel with a bore diameter of 10.36mm (0.408in) and a groove diameter of 10.57mm (0.416in) with each groove being 3.60mm (0.142in) wide and a twist rate of 420mm (16.54in). It fed for us with the rifle held upside down, on each side, and right-side up, and with the bolt worked quickly or slowly. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. The .416 Rigby was the first cartridge to utilize bullets in the .416 caliber and is a classic dangerous game cartridge. There was no forend tip or pistol grip cap. The .416 Rigby case is 2.90" long, only 0.05" longer than the .375 H&H Magnum case. The cartridge was designed to fire a 31g (480gr) bullet at 725m/s (2,378ft/s). "The .416 Rigby: Just Enough", Learn how and when to remove this template message, .416 Rigby data from Federal Premium Ammunition, "The .416 Rigby: A Classic African Big Game Hunting Cartridge", "An Official Journal Of The NRA | The .416 Rigby: History and Performance", "The 416 Rigby, A Big Game and Dangerous Game Cartridge "par excellence", John Rigby & Co. (Gunmakers) Ltd. London, England, John Rigby (Gunmakers) Ltd. London, England, TDCCs (cartridge dimension and specs tables), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.416_Rigby&oldid=1117949555, Articles needing additional references from January 2013, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 400gr (26g) Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid, Test barrel length: 610 millimetres (24in), This page was last edited on 24 October 2022, at 11:39. The performance of these cartridges was due to the sectional density (greater than 7.6 millimetres [0.300in]) and higher velocity (~700m/s[2,300ft/s]). The addition of the rim will make it more suitable for being chambered in double rifles such as the Rigby . [6] Both the Enfield P-17 and the BRNO actions are in turn based on the Magnum Mauser 98 rifle. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, The .38 Smith & Wesson: History And Performance, 7.62 NATO And .308 Win. That was the only other flaw we found on this rifle, the first being the small and hard recoil pad. with 4,500 ft.-lbs. Its a wildcat, but in truth not all that wild, and its easy to make out of .458 brass. With factory loads that produce over of 5,000 foot pounds of energy, the cartridge meets the legal requirements to every species in the African Big 5 along with just about every other species of dangerous game in the world. (Ret.) I just noticed that some of the Rugers have a barrel band for the front swivel stud, but it goes through the stock. The .416 Rigby was intended for use in Africa and India. Its stopping power was extraordinary, and the fact that all the lions, rhino, buffalo, etc., were shot at comparatively short range, and no other rifle to back me up, speaks volumes for the accuracy and efficiency of your rifle." Naysayers point out the dearth of available rifles and- worse- factory-loaded ammunition. Any rifle of this power needs getting used to. It stayed closed during our testing, and was easy to open when needed. The reticle was a flat-top post. Regards Mike. As a result, the .416 Rem. All things considered, the .416 Rigby has only one real drawback. The steel was all rust blued, and was very attractive. Its development coincided with a plethora of exciting developments in the rifle and ammunition industry in the early 20th century, such as smokeless gunpowder and modern rifle actions like the famous Mauser 98. A brother to the .375 H&H Ruger we tested recently, the .416 Rigby Ruger appealed to us just about as much as the smaller version. Mag. 2. Those numbers are just astonishing. Show all 416 Rigby I do mine at 50m with the irons and know that at 100m I will be on target. The .416 Rigby may have started from scratch, but it has spawned several notable progenies. Length is also an issue. Otherwise youll get hit by the scope. The .416 Rigby operates at lower chamber pressures than smaller cartridges of its caliber and that can be a good thing when hunting under an African sun with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Our first shot again told us we had a very powerful, light rifle in our hands. The .416 Ruger uses the non-belted, sharp-shouldered, parallel-sided .375 Ruger cartridge case as its parent and fits into standard, .30-06-length bolt actions. I've seen its effects first-hand, and it is a true stopping rifle. Penetration is very good. In comparison, the typical .458 Winchester Magnum firing a 32g (500gr) bullet at 620m/s (2,050ft/s) manages to stay above the 5,400J (4,000ftlbf) just past the 46m (50yd) mark. To overcome the greater resistance encountered by larger frontal area, the bullet must be driven faster. Jack O'Connor used a .416 Rigby on his African safari and successfully took elephant and lion with it.