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Well... I have Bell & Carlson stock on my CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. The rifle weighs 10lbs 4oz. without a scope or rings, and has a 22 1/4 inch barrel. I know there is a recoil reducer tube in the stock (always assumed it was just one but can't be sure). Rifle handles great and has done the job on...

Lowering price to $1,800. Thank you.

My view is that working with a PH that you can trust is really the key. A good, experienced PH/outfitter will listen to your requirements and goals and then give you honest feedback about what you can realistically expect during the hunt. I think the PH and his trackers have as much impact on...

Great point - If anyone is interested please DM me if you would like to facetime of talk directly. We are moving, so just need to pare down the rifle collection by a few. Thank you.

For sale is a pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight chambered in .30-06 Springfield. Serial number 4264XX dates it to early 1958. The rifle is in good used condition with normal handling and hunting wear. It is mechanically sound and wears a Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x40 scope with a scope cover...

I just finished a 14 day elephant and buff safari in Zim. I opted for Converse Chuck Taylor’s. I had previously worn Clark’s chukkas. Don’t think I will wear anything besides Chucks going forward. Quiet, comfortable, and because they hug your ankle there is no need for gators.

Boots are definitely a personal decision. I have hunted in SA, MOZ, ZIM, and Uganda in either Clark’s dessert boots or running shoes. I believe the concession you will be hunting is generally flat and sandy. I personally don’t see the need for boots in most safari areas. You might want to...

I will take offers on the rifle and can throw in a Redding 2 die set and some once fired brass for the 243. Thank you.

I need to make some room in the safe for a couple of new Rifles (a good problem I think), and am selling a Griffin & Howe Hunter rifle chambered in .243 Winchester. Key Features: G&H Proprietary Defiance Action (Rem 700) Proof Research Carbon Barrell Huber Trigger Night Force NX8 4-32x50 F1...

With the 20x you might be able to leave the spotting scope behind!

Thinking about gear is a big part of the fun in my opinion. Here are some thoughts: - I have used Swaro EL 8.5x42s in Africa, and my wife and son have also used them. The extra field of view (when compared to 10x42s) is nice. The low light advantage is less significant in Africa where the...

If you are hunting anywhere other than SA, ask plenty of questions about quotas. Just because an animal is on the price list does not mean there will be quota available for you. The only way to guarantee availability is to pay a deposit for the specific animal. I have learned this lesson the...

I think that you are in the right place to get some answers. I will offer my thoughts on caliber, recoil, and muzzle breaks. Recoil - I have joked with my friends that the best cure for recoil is watching my 120LB wife shoot my 416 Rigby. The point I am trying to make is that ultimately, if...

Great info. I think that approach is spot on. I actually use neck bushing dies for 243 and 300WM. Never occurred to me that just measure the necks on the 416s. I am going give that a try and report back. Simple solutions are the best!

Mark, I think that the testing/measuring process you describe is the way to go. I will report back with my results. Thanks.

I am looking for some wisdom on crimping of Big Bore Calibers. I just returned from South Africa where I had the opportunity to speak with several PHs about reloading. The consensus was that they do not crimp .416 Rigby. In fact I was able to inspect several of their reloaded rounds, and they...

I think you are in the right place to get the information you need. I would suggest that you add some more requirements. For example: budget, hunting or competition, chassis gun or traditional stock, etc. Have you purchased the rifle, and if not why .308? There are perhaps some better calibers...

I am glad it worked out for you. What type of rings are you using on the 416?

I have killed elk with: - 300 Win Mag - 180 Barnes TTSX - .308 - 168 Barnes TTSX - 7MM Rem Mag - 140 Remington Core-Lokt Most of my hunting is now with the 300WM. I have killed everything from eland to ibex with Barnes 180 TTSX. Shot distances ranging out to 350 yards. On recent trips to...

Fellas, I think you nailed it. I am. Pretty sure the issue is with the CZ action and/or with the barrel. I spoke to Richard Near at Near Manufacturing (he makes just about perfect integral scope mounts). He thought the issue might actually be with the barrel - the process of manufacturing the...

I appreciate the comment. It is not an ideal solution for a couple of reasons: 1.) it will raise the scope by maybe 1/2 inch (it is perfect now), and 2.) I have quick release rings and I also have a RMR sight on a quick release base (I hate to loose the option to swap out the sight).

I had previously posted to get some recommendations on an LPVO scope for my CZ 550 (thank you for all the great input). I opted for the Swarovski 6i 1-6x24 on Talley quick release rings. When sighting in, the elevation adjustment would bottom out before I could raise the the point of impact to...

Thank you for the great information. I am reloading for a CZ 550 that has been upgraded by American Hunting Rifles. I have all the powders that you mention (except for the elusive Reloader 22) - I will likely start with H4350, and see how it goes. I typically use Redding dies, but was given a...

I am new to reloading 416 Rigby. I have loaded plenty of 300WM, 308, and 30.06, but never any big bore calibers. I am just looking for some basic guidance, and big bore reloading information seems pretty scarce on the internet/youtube. Here are some questions: - Would you suggest resizing to...

Philip, thanks for the reply. Your video is very informative. To your point about removing the scope: I currently have a Trijicon RMR Reflex Sight on a quick release mount. My intention is to use the reflex sight for buffalo, and to be able to switch to a 1-6/8 for plains game once the...

I am trying to decide on a new scope for my CZ in 416 Rigby. I will be using this rifle for buffalo and opportunistically on a couple or three plains game species. I currently have it set up with a Trijicon RMR on a quick release mount, and am planning to add a scope on quick release rings for...

I know this is a highly subjective question, but I am interested in opinions on the best place for a first Buffalo hunt. I have hunted plains game in South Africa (northern cape) on a private reserve, and it was fantastic. I am tempted to go go back there. However, I am also thinking about...