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I agree, I load to cannelure and crimp, vary powder charge for accuracy
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I reload all my 416 Rigby's (including Barnes TTSX & Solids) to the recommended bullet manufactures COL for each bullet I will be...
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Thanks Uplander, I understand this, sammi tip to tip doesn't cut the mustard, with the huge difference in bullet lengths. I've always...
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Hi Guys. Has anyone got an ogive length, cartridge base to ogive length for 416 Rigby using Barnes tsx in a cz550 Africa II rifle? Many...
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Exhibit A: ANY 416 can do 2,450 fps+. FACT. Some take 20-30 gr less powder. There are MANY 500s and they are not all equal. That's...
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Doing my taxes (late) b/c biden minions asked for another money grab 3 weeks prior to tax day (like the last couple years!) F'n...
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I found an error on my spreadsheet for the 404 Jeffery. Also, added are the 450 Rigby and 505 Gibbs. Please use this one;
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Some members have shot 50 or more species of African animals with one rifle, in most cases a .375 H&H. I am not one of them. I have...
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Good evening guys, Would you be so kind as to settle a score for me please? What is the average free recoil energy of a 416 Rigby in...
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@poor English man - In the UK keep an eye on the classified section on the Stalking Directory, Guntrader and on eBay. Low magnification...
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A Zeiss Duralyt in 1,2-5x36 with an illuminated reticle might suit you. No longer made but I picked mine up on eBay for reasonable money.
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I believe Alaska arms does but I fail to see the benefit. I’m right handed and prefer my levers on the right. Easier to check lever...
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couldn't agree more. put that scope on my CZ 550 416 Rigby and used it on Cape Buffalo, giraffe and sable. I never took it off 1x for...
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I went with a hawke frontier 1-8x24 on my 375. So far I’ve been quite pleased. As good a glass as my leupolds and 4 full inches of eye...
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