Rigby Highland Stalker

[Mike53]

Is the Rigby Highland Stalker worth the money?

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Is a Rigby worth it?

I have just sold some property for a very healthy price so I have come into some money, I’ve already floated the idea with the boss (wife). Here in Australia there are a few for sale…. So it would be 30-06, 375h&h or 9.3 I am booked for a hunt in 2023 with KMG so it will be coming on that! This...

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[Red Leg]

Yes - - - to me at least. Your decision with respect to its value to you.

New .275 Rigby

For the better part of four years I was aware that Rigby was going to follow their new big game rifle with a smaller stalking rifle using the Corbett .275 as a basis for the design. Lance Hendershot owner of Hendershot's Sporting Goods in Hagerstown, MD https://hendershots.net/ is a Rigby...

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ZAMBIA: Takeri Reserve - Zambia's Special Place

I was not particularly happy with myself as I glanced quickly at the latest plate-sized splash of bright red blood marking the trail of a waterbuck that should have been lying dead half kilometer behind us. As I carefully moved a thorn laden branch out of the way, I agonized over the knowledge...

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[WAB]

For me the answer is a resounding yes.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

For me, yes. But you have to decide for yourself.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

The old is the Rigby worth it question again.
Every time I open one of safes and see it sitting there I am so happy I ended up deciding to spend the money to buy a Rigby, I love that giant big hand cannon.
I wish I could comfortably afford a few more of them, especially now the pricing has gone up considerably in Australia.
Maybe one day as a retirement gift to myself Ill buy a London best, only 30 more years to go!

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Yes - - - to me at least. Your decision with respect to its value to you.

New .275 Rigby

For the better part of four years I was aware that Rigby was going to follow their new big game rifle with a smaller stalking rifle using the Corbett .275 as a basis for the design. Lance Hendershot owner of Hendershot's Sporting Goods in Hagerstown, MD https://hendershots.net/ is a Rigby...

www.africahunting.com

ZAMBIA: Takeri Reserve - Zambia's Special Place

I was not particularly happy with myself as I glanced quickly at the latest plate-sized splash of bright red blood marking the trail of a waterbuck that should have been lying dead half kilometer behind us. As I carefully moved a thorn laden branch out of the way, I agonized over the knowledge...

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@Red Leg did you upgrade the wood on yours or just get lucky? It's bloody nice!

 

[Red Leg]

@Red Leg did you upgrade the wood on yours or just get lucky? It's bloody nice!

Lucky I guess. Only “custom” feature is a slightly lengthened throat to better accommodate heavier bullets.

 

[Rare Breed]

Is the Rigby Highland Stalker worth the money?

I have the Rigby in 275 Rigby that came before the HS. Mine was built in 1956. Absolutely love the sweet shooting gun and heritage giving me the complete experience

 

[Mike53]

Sorry if I brought up an old topic. It appears the overwhelming opinion is: yes, it is. For the first time in my life, the means are at hand to afford one of these. I have plenty of good rifles; but if I order a Rigby, I’m thinking of selling off some of the good ones and just hanging onto a couple of REALLY good ones. Certainly, there are worse problems to have.

 

[WAB]

Best of luck with the decision. I have never regretted purchasing the Rigby. It was the perfect rifle for my wife’s buffalo hunt. I now use it for all manner of beasties.

 

[Commish]

Sorry if I brought up an old topic. It appears the overwhelming opinion is: yes, it is. For the first time in my life, the means are at hand to afford one of these. I have plenty of good rifles; but if I order a Rigby, I’m thinking of selling off some of the good ones and just hanging onto a couple of REALLY good ones. Certainly, there are worse problems to have.

Now the fun starts! What caliber are you considering?

 

[Mike53]

It would be a 9.3x62.

 

[rookhawk]

It would be a 9.3x62.

I'd make another suggestion on caliber if you don't mind. I think the days of a 375HH being a "Africa and Alaska only" rifle are coming to an end. With monometal copper bullets being 22% lighter than lead core, we are seeing flatter shooting 375HH that provides no downside compared to a 9.3x62 or a .338, but also many advantages.

Just me, but I'd go with the Rigby 375HH as an all-arounder. My 11 year old intends to hunt North America with the same 375HH he took on his last safari, the practicality of that cartridge continues to grow.

 

[WAB]

I'd make another suggestion on caliber if you don't mind. I think the days of a 375HH being a "Africa and Alaska only" rifle are coming to an end. With monometal copper bullets being 22% lighter than lead core, we are seeing flatter shooting 375HH that provides no downside compared to a 9.3x62 or a .338, but also many advantages.

Just me, but I'd go with the Rigby 375HH as an all-arounder. My 11 year old intends to hunt North America with the same 375HH he took on his last safari, the practicality of that cartridge continues to grow.

The Highland stalker is not available in .375. I have one in 9.3x62. It is an awesome rifle with tremendous flexibility if you handload.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I wonder what the weight difference is between the highland stalker 9.3 and the big game 375. Both lovely rifles for sure.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

It would be a 9.3x62.

There’s one at Gordy & Sons for a good price, if I may be so bold. The 8x57 they have is an even better deal IMHO.

 

[WAB]

I wonder what the weight difference is between the highland stalker 9.3 and the big game 375. Both lovely rifles for sure.

I don’t know off the top of my head. They are both excellent rifles. The HS is a trim stalking rifle. The BG is a full size DG rifle. Apples and oranges so it really depends what your after. I’m biased, but I think the 9.3x62 is a fantastic chambering in the HS. We have taken everything from coyotes and whitetail to buffalo with ours.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I wonder what the weight difference is between the highland stalker 9.3 and the big game 375. Both lovely rifles for sure.

Looks like 2.2 lbs of difference. HS 9.3 at 7.8 lbs and BG 375 at 10 lbs

 

[7MAG]

Only a few grand than a Mauser