John Rigby (30-06) New/Mint/Unused, Plus Swarovski Scope ($16k + Shipping) (Michigan)

[Raskolnikov743]

Fellow Hunters/Travelers:

I have a 30.06 for sale, by John Rigby, with a Swarovski scope. Asking $14k + shipping for gun; and $16k + shippping for gun and scope. Located in Michigan.

(Paperwork in hand for both items, plus original Rigby folder with factory shot placement paper/target).

Both mint and unused. Acquired the rifle with a view towards plains game hunting in Africa, but fell in love with a .416 in the interim.

Therefore currently a safe queen until deer season comes around, at which point I may feel differently about this post (and potential interim sale!). Nonetheless here we are.

PM and then call/text me anytime for additional details. References available as well.

JW

 

[SFRanger7GP]

Beautiful rifle that is ready to go hunting. I have a Highland Stalker in 30-06 and like you, I also fell in love with my 416 but I love the HS in 30-06 as well. Good luck with the sale.

By the way, what 416 did you fall in love with?

Safe shooting

 

[Manny R]

I would love to find a John Rigby 30-06 or 375 or 416 in a Left handed and a reasonable price. About a month ago I was in London and got a wonderful tour at their production location. What a bunch of great people that work there. I did enjoy the facility and all the time they gave me to ask questions and look around.

 

[Bert the Turtle]

Fellow Hunters/Travelers:

I have a 30.06 for sale, by John Rigby, with a Swarovski scope. Asking $14k + shipping for gun; and $16k + shippping for gun and scope. Located in Michigan.

(Paperwork in hand for both items, plus original Rigby folder with factory shot placement paper/target).View attachment 601617

Both mint and unused. Acquired the rifle with a view towards plains game hunting in Africa, but fell in love with a .416 in the interim.

Therefore currently a safe queen until deer season comes around, at which point I may feel differently about this post (and potential interim sale!). Nonetheless here we are.

PM and then call/text me anytime for additional details. References available as well.

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Don’t worry- the deer won’t be excessively dead if you shoot it with the 416.

 

[Raskolnikov743]

Beautiful rifle that is ready to go hunting. I have a Highland Stalker in 30-06 and like you, I also fell in love with my 416 but I love the HS in 30-06 as well. Good luck with the sale.

By the way, what 416 did you fall in love with?

Safe shooting

I think you’re telling me to look out for myself come deer season and be grateful for decision to not do anything rash

 

[Raskolnikov743]

I would love to find a John Rigby 30-06 or 375 or 416 in a Left handed and a reasonable price. About a month ago I was in London and got a wonderful tour at their production location. What a bunch of great people that work there. I did enjoy the facility and all the time they gave me to ask questions and look around.

I’ll keep ear to ground for left handeds out there. Would love to visit London - period! Sounds like a dream tour taken.

 

[Raskolnikov743]

Don’t worry- the deer won’t be excessively dead if you shoot it with the 416.

It’s funny you said that. I actually hunted deer for a day or two last year with my .375 H&H (Remington 700 model), and while it had an extra kick (sure), the massive hole folks claimed would occur wasn’t really that at all. Deer expired a tad quicker, I would say…

 

[Manny R]

I spoke to Rigby about a LH 375 or 416 but it sounded from them it would be a couple years and no telling what the price could be. I am not the sort of person to wait 2 or 3 years for a rifle. If I could come across a Rigby in the condition of yours I would snap it up if it was LH.

 

[Raskolnikov743]

Beautiful rifle that is ready to go hunting. I have a Highland Stalker in 30-06 and like you, I also fell in love with my 416 but I love the HS in 30-06 as well. Good luck with the sale.

By the way, what 416 did you fall in love with?

Safe shooting

.416 also by Rigby. I think I’ve read too many Robert Ruark novels. But wife still with me. So I continue on

 

[Bert the Turtle]

It’s funny you said that. I actually hunted deer for a day or two last year with my .375 H&H (Remington 700 model), and while it had an extra kick (sure), the massive hole folks claimed would occur wasn’t really that at all. Deer expired a tad quicker, I would say…

That’s why my 30-06 doesn’t get much use any more.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

I think you’re telling me to look out for myself come deer season and be grateful for decision to not do anything rash

Exactly! Me and Mama shared my 30-06 Highland Stalker on plains game on a couple of trips. I have the HS in 30-06 and the Big Game in 416. I think that is the perfect Africa Safari combo. For hunting North America, the HS jumps into my hand first whenever I reach in the gun safe.

As a "Rigby Influencer", I think you should definitely keep your Highland Stalker. Take it hunting this season so you can bond with it properly.

Safe hunting

 

[gearguywb]

"Rigby Influencer"...Love it!

 

[Raskolnikov743]

Exactly! Me and Mama shared my 30-06 Highland Stalker on plains game on a couple of trips. I have the HS in 30-06 and the Big Game in 416. I think that is the perfect Africa Safari combo. For hunting North America, the HS jumps into my hand first whenever I reach in the gun safe.

As a "Rigby Influencer", I think you should definitely keep your Highland Stalker. Take it hunting this season so you can bond with it properly.

Safe hunting

I appreciate your saying that, thank you!

 

[Raskolnikov743]

Don’t worry- the deer won’t be excessively dead if you shoot it with the 416.

So the .416 & .375 H&H aren’t that far off each other in terms of “kick” you would say?

 

[SFRanger7GP]

So the .416 & .375 H&H aren’t that far off each other in terms of “kick” you would say?

For my highly sensitive and personally calibrated “shoulder meter”, my 416 Rigby Big Game has less felt recoil than my CZ 550 in 375 H&H.

Safe shooting

 

[D.M.]

Bumping this for a beautiful rifle, a drop of Ruark, and a hint of Dostoyevsky

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

For my highly sensitive and personally calibrated “shoulder meter”, my 416 Rigby Big Game has less felt recoil than my CZ 550 in 375 H&H.

Safe shooting

I find the Big Game in .416 much more pleasant to shoot than a Ruger 77 in .375.

 

[Wildwillalaska]

This post is envy evoking to say the least. Desperately wanting a Rigby 416 Big Game. Such a classy rifle. If I enjoy hunting buffalo as much as I expect, I see one in my future. Was just explaining to my better half how it would make so much sense too as I could thin out some ultralight sheep rifles which would free up much needed space in safes. Seemed like a no-brainer actually, love her so for agreeing.
Good luck selling such a gorgeous gentleman’s rifle.

 

[Raskolnikov743]

This post is envy evoking to say the least. Desperately wanting a Rigby 416 Big Game. Such a classy rifle. If I enjoy hunting buffalo as much as I expect, I see one in my future. Was just explaining to my better half how it would make so much sense too as I could thin out some ultralight sheep rifles which would free up much needed space in safes. Seemed like a no-brainer actually, love her so for agreeing.
Good luck selling such a gorgeous gentleman’s rifle.

Going on my first sheep hunt this August 2025 actually. Any tips??

 

[Raskolnikov743]

Going on my first sheep hunt this August 2025 actually. Any tips??

And yes - your better 1/2 sounds like a keeper for sure!