275 Rigby Improved/7x57 Ackley Improved Build

Poglife2171

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Had an itching for another Mauser build like my 25-06AI. I went into a Houston gun shop "Gordy & Sons" and the guy handed me one of the most gorgeous Rigby rifles in 275 Rigby. I was enamored, but them horrified when I saw the price tag. After reading African hunting literature I understood that Rigby just renamed it so it would sell and be more "Posh". So I named this build the "Rigby we have at home/275 Rigby Improved" here's some pictures of its first range trip with max book data to start, in the future I will try to turn the gas up as much as possible.

Chilean 1912 surplus reciever
Bell and Carlson Mark-X sporter stock
1/8 27" Pac Nor #5 sporter barrel
Model 70 style safety shroud
Military trigger (subject to change soon)
Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16x (definitely subject to change soon)
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175 grn Nosler Accubond Long Range with a max charge of 4064 to start with, 2500FPS, SD of 15. .7 mils to 200yds , 1.5 to 300yds and 2.5 to 400yds.
 

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Safari Dave wrote on GUN & TROPHY INSURANCE's profile.
I have been using a "Personal Property" rider on my State Farm homeowner's policy to cover guns when I travel with them.
I have several firearms, but only one is worth over $20K (A Heym double rifle).
Very interested.
Would firearms be covered for damage, as well as, complete loss?
I'll can let the State Farm rider cover my watches...
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krokodil42 wrote on Jager Waffen74's profile.
Good Evening Evert One.
Would like to purchase 16 Ga 2.50 ammo !!
Rattler1 wrote on trperk1's profile.
trperk1, I bought the Kimber Caprivi 375 back in an earlier post. You attached a target with an impressive three rounds touching 100 yards. I took the 2x10 VX5 off and put a VX6 HD Gen 2 1x6x24 Duplex Firedot on the rifle. It's definitely a shooter curious what loads you used for the group. Loving this rifle so fun to shoot. Africa 2026 Mozambique. Buff and PG. Any info appreciated.
Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris
 
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