For Sale Pre-REM Dakota In .416 Rigby

[AES]

Clearing out some space and that may involve my all-time favorite caliber (don’t need 3, necessarily). This was a rifle from the last run of pre-REM Dakotas commissioned by Kevin’s, for stock. Has all of the bells and whistles. Good sights, good case color, detach Talley’s and upgraded wood. Shoots lights out - easily a < 1 MOA gun with federal Aframe or Woodleigh hydros. There are significant belt/ammo rubs on it, as well as other well-gained safari bush markers. Nothing offensive, more just depressions in the oil finish, as opposed to significant mares. Would characterize as a 8/10 on looks and a 10/10 mechanically. Doesn’t bother me but it’s also not like new. Z6i 1.7-10x now on it. Believe I paid, $11k for rifle new . . . Will sell with optics for $9k obo. Happy to do live video, chat, whatever - I appreciate this is not a small purchase and more info will be needed.
Andrew

 

[AES]

2 things that may be worth mentioning; 1, this gun has spent around 30 days in the field from new, 2 I was intentional in over emphasizing flaws. It really presents well if you dont angle the light to expose each indentation/flaw. It’s a a great rig. 13.75”lop.

 

[Fatback]

Good looking rifle. GLWS

 

[AES]

Field photo in decent light.

 

[krish]

Good looking Rifle. Should sell fast.
GLWS
KRISH

 

[ay2626]

Great looking rifle. Someone will be getting a good deal.

 

[SkullKeeper]

Now that’s a beautiful stock

 

[Scott CWO]

I know most .416 Rigby rifles hold 3 cartridges down. Is it the same for a Dakota?

 

[AES]

I know most .416 Rigby rifles hold 3 cartridges down. Is it the same for a Dakota?

3 down, 1 closed over for 4

 

[krish]

I know most .416 Rigby rifles hold 3 cartridges down. Is it the same for a Dakota?

I have a couple of custom built on BBK2 actions built by Less Bauska which take 4 in the magazine comfortably. I havent checked my 86 safari. If I am right it also takes 4 in the magazine comfortably..
Krish

 

[krish]

Correction DAKOTA 76 African safari. Not 86
krish.

 

[Hunting Hitman]

Nice rifle with a reasonable price. Good luck with the sale.

HH

 

[TSIBINDI]

...Nice rifle. Great lion!

 

[Dakota300]

Clearing out some space and that may involve my all-time favorite caliber (don’t need 3, necessarily). This was a rifle from the last run of pre-REM Dakotas commissioned by Kevin’s, for stock. Has all of the bells and whistles. Good sights, good case color, detach Talley’s and upgraded wood. Shoots lights out - easily a < 1 MOA gun with federal Aframe or Woodleigh hydros. There are significant belt/ammo rubs on it, as well as other well-gained safari bush markers. Nothing offensive, more just depressions in the oil finish, as opposed to significant mares. Would characterize as a 8/10 on looks and a 10/10 mechanically. Doesn’t bother me but it’s also not like new. Z6i 1.7-10x now on it. Believe I paid, $11k for rifle new . . . Will sell with optics for $9k obo. Happy to do live video, chat, whatever - I appreciate this is not a small purchase and more info will be needed.
Andrew

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Beautiful Dakota, great pic with lion!

 

[AES]

Since others have asked, rifle and scope when empty weigh around 11lb 7oz.

 

[Moosemind]

Original Heym Express holds 6 Rigby's.

 

[Green Chile]

Perfect 416 Rigby and that's one of THE best scopes for a medium heavy rifle. That's a good price with the optic for sure.

 

[Safariswestcam]

That is a beautiful rifle! Tempting not to drive down from Raleigh!

CK

 

[AES]

That is a beautiful rifle! Tempting not to drive down from Raleigh!

CK

Come on down … or we can meet in the middle.

 

[AES]

In response to further questions: Yes, I will sell without optics. But not without rings as they came with and the QD Talley’s match the other metal finish.