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I do in my Blaser S2. I have mine currently set up with a 2 MOA red dot shooting 2 - inches LxR/LxR 4 shot groups at 70 meters. I am sure it would do better with a scope. To be fair, I have not yet used it in Africa. I have used the .375 and 30-06 barrels and have taken PG out to nearly 250 yards with them. Ballistically, the 500/416 is a .416 Rigby and it obviously has proven track record and dedicated following in Africa. I am sure the Krieghoff version would prove just as effective. In a scoped Blaser, it would be particularly so because of the rifle's inherent accuracy.Do you have a scoped .500/416 NE that you have used?
I do in my Blaser S2. I have mine currently set up with a 2 MOA red dot shooting 2 - inches LxR/LxR 4 shot groups at 70 meters. I am sure it would do better with a scope. To be fair, I have not yet used it in Africa. I have used the .375 and 30-06 barrels and have taken PG out to nearly 250 yards with them. Ballistically, the 500/416 is a .416 Rigby and it obviously has proven track record and dedicated following in Africa. I am sure the Krieghoff version would prove just as effective. In a scoped Blaser, it would be particularly so because of the rifle's inherent accuracy.
I can only speak for the Blaser, a pre-war German 9.3x74R double, and a Pre-war German double rifle drilling in 9.3x74r/9.3x74r/16 bore.My main question in regards to scopes was maintaining regulation for distances that require a scope and still have that regulation without a scope at DG distances. Now, I have been told by people with greater experience than I that the extra half a kilo of the scope changes the regulation, so once you go with a scope that's it, you can't take it off and have both barrels regulate. A red dot has no perceptible weight to speak of to make that much of a difference. As mentioned earlier Cal Pappas solved it by sighting his scope in for just one barrel and turning his double into a single shot for distance shots.
Of course, Blaser being state of the art (not being sarcastic here) they might have solved that issue with their engineering.
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With respect to regulation, I don’t think any of us likely shoots so precisely with open sights, that scope removal will make a difference at any meaningful range.
I am sorry you have your feeling hurt over a joke I made..... I hope you feel better now I will do my best to purge myself of any sense of humor in order to better fit your needs......
I am sorry you have your feeling hurt over a joke I made..... I hope you feel better now I will do my best to purge myself of any sense of humor in order to better fit your needs......
I didn't know that Westley Richards made a 500/416 double rifle. I bet it will be expensive to have made.Not yet but what is the point?
I am seriously considering one however and if I pull the trigger it will be a VC...
VC could build one which will regulate so can these fellows...or is this a bad idea?
New Westley Richards .500/.416 Droplock Double Rifle
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An interesting rifle completed this week, is this lovely scroll back droplock double rifle in .500/.416 calibre. The round so it goes was developed to replicate the power of the legendary .416 Rigby, but in a flanged case that could be used successfully in double rifles. Developed by Kriegoff in the mid 1990’s, the round was based on the tried and tested .500 nitro express case in 3 1/4″ format. In Norma ammunition, the cartridge propels a 410 grain Woodleigh bullet at a very respectable 2325 feet per second so generating 4922 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. All round a great cartridge for general African use, from the larger plains game all the way up to the largest of the most dangerous game.
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Only the second rifle in this calibre to be built by us, we have to say that the lines of the rifle are only enhanced by the profile of the barrels which have a very nice and gentle sweep tapering down to the muzzle. The rifle weighs in at 10lb 6ozs which makes it extremely comfortable to shoot. The rifle has been regulated at 100 yards, hence the fitting of a scope, the whole package complete in a dark green canvas and leather trimmed lightweight case.
Vivid case colour hardening complements the traditional house scroll engraving and gold details.![]()
The rifle comes complete in a dark green canvas and dark tan leather trimmed case.![]()
Quick detachable scope mounts.![]()
The rifle has lovely sweeping lines!![]()