Kimber, Ruger, CZ in 416 rigby

[Backyardsniper]

I need a quick rundown from some of you guys in the know. I know the CZ rifles generally need a little work as I have owned a few of them. What I don’t know about are these Kimber rifles and I don’t know a lot about the RSM. They seem to be popular but are they ready to hunt out of the box? Also what about the Kimber? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/920181571
This model in particular. I been wanting to add a 416 rigby to the collection but I would like a rifle that is hunt ready and I don’t have to worry with doing a bunch of work. I have a CZ 375 and would love to have a 416 in a CZ so I could utilize the same scope set up, same platform and all that but not if it is likely to need a bunch of work. Let me know what you all think on this.

 

[Captain Munro]

I need a quick rundown from some of you guys in the know. I know the CZ rifles generally need a little work as I have owned a few of them. What I don’t know about are these Kimber rifles and I don’t know a lot about the RSM. They seem to be popular but are they ready to hunt out of the box? Also what about the Kimber? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/920181571
This model in particular. I been wanting to add a 416 rigby to the collection but I would like a rifle that is hunt ready and I don’t have to worry with doing a bunch of work. I have a CZ 375 and would love to have a 416 in a CZ so I could utilize the same scope set up, same platform and all that but not if it is likely to need a bunch of work. Let me know what you all think on this.

I was wondering about the Kimber African model as well. I think it was their Safari rifle prior to the Caprivi Model, but I don't know much about them. So I am curious as well.

 

[Velo Dog]

I have owned several CZ 550 rifles, in calibers 6.5x55 through .500 Jeffery (including one in caliber .416 Rigby).
All but the .500 Jeffery worked flawlessly, with no Gunsmithing needed.
The .500 was fixed simply by a Professional Gunsmith, by milling out part of the follower flange that is more or less on top of the follower and by hand filing a very small amount of metal from the rails.
He told me that he had to do the exact same things to a CZ 550 in caliber .505 Gibbs, for another customer.

 

[Backyardsniper]

When the 550's were still $1200 or so it was a no brainer but now they are going in the $2500 to $2800 range and I am curious if I would be better off just spending a little extra off the get go and getting something different?

 

[ARod]

I need a quick rundown from some of you guys in the know. I know the CZ rifles generally need a little work as I have owned a few of them. What I don’t know about are these Kimber rifles and I don’t know a lot about the RSM. They seem to be popular but are they ready to hunt out of the box? Also what about the Kimber? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/920181571
This model in particular. I been wanting to add a 416 rigby to the collection but I would like a rifle that is hunt ready and I don’t have to worry with doing a bunch of work. I have a CZ 375 and would love to have a 416 in a CZ so I could utilize the same scope set up, same platform and all that but not if it is likely to need a bunch of work. Let me know what you all think on this.

Have a CZ 550 it is ready to hunt out of the box. Any work done to it is a factor of vanity (which is totally okay). The actions are very strong and the double square bridge for the scope is awesome. I did have a bit of work on the bolt to make it operate a bit smoother and the rest of the work I had done was just a matter of my personal taste. It is one of my favorite rifles!

By the way the 350 Grain Barns bullets are marvelous on buffalo and lion. The penetration on the Cape buffalo was about 4.5 feet for the solids and about 3 feet for the TSX. It has a Leupold VX-6 HD 1.5 x 7 on quick detachable mounts. Hope that helps!

 

[Neil Molendyk]

I have been very pleased with my CZ550 in 416 Rigby, a good friend of mine has found a Ruger RSM in 46 Rigby and he is pleased with it as well. As for the Kimber, i have had no experience with their rifles.I was aware that the CZ550 models were getting that pricey.Good luck on your search.

 

[Doug3006]

I’m very pleased with my 2 Kimber Caprivis. One in 375 H&H and the other is 458 Lott. Both are very accurate, feed perfectly and are good looking too. They were ready to hunt right out of the box. I decided to add a mercury recoil reducer and some weight to the Lott. It seemed a bit light for such a hard recoiling cartridge.

 

[Backyardsniper]

Also if there is anyone out there in the know on Dakota rifle prices if.you could let me know if this is a reasonable price for this particular Dakota

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/917821213

 

[CoElkHunter]

I thought you were selling your .460 Weatherby and getting a DR? I can't keep up! LOL

 

[Backyardsniper]

I'm still on the hunt for a double but I would like to add a 416 to the collection while I'm at it if I can find a nice one. I dont know if a "good" double is going to be a possibility between now and the upcoming safari.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I'm still on the hunt for a double but I would like to add a 416 to the collection while I'm at it if I can find a nice one. I dont know if a "good" double is going to be a possibility between now and the upcoming safari.

@krish might have one for sale?

 

[Backyardsniper]

A 416 or a double?

 

[Captain Munro]

Also if there is anyone out there in the know on Dakota rifle prices if.you could let me know if this is a reasonable price for this particular Dakota

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/917821213

That particular listing has been up on gunbroker for a long time. Not sure if its because its too expensive though. I pursue that site way too often...

 

[krish]

@krish might have one for sale?

@CoElkHunter
I have both cz and Rugar RSM in 416 Rigby's. May let go for a good offer.
Krish

 

[Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy]

I have owned several CZ 550 rifles, in calibers 6.5x55 through .500 Jeffery (including one in caliber .416 Rigby).
All but the .500 Jeffery worked flawlessly, with no Gunsmithing needed.
The .500 was fixed simply by a Professional Gunsmith, by milling out part of the follower flange that is more or less on top of the follower and by hand filing a very small amount of metal from the rails.
He told me that he had to do the exact same things to a CZ 550 in caliber .505 Gibbs, for another customer.

I'd be interested in hearing more details on the .500 Jeffery work. I have one that I'm having issues with. It has spent time with a knowledgeable gunsmith doing basically what you described, but no luck fixing. I'll send you a PM.

 

[Velo Dog]

I'd be interested in hearing more details on the .500 Jeffery work. I have one that I'm having issues with. It has spent time with a knowledgeable gunsmith doing basically what you described, but no luck fixing. I'll send you a PM.

Hawk’s Gunsmithing
Anchorage, Alaska
(And, PM sent).

 

[Backyardsniper]

I just wanted to give you all an update. I had several people message me and offer rifles. I struck a deal with a fellow member here, things just happened to work out well with the logistics, and him having what I was looking for. So I am now member of the 416 Rigby club. Several members also offered bullets and brass for sale so between the package deal I bought and the brass and projectiles I purchased separately I am fully set to begin this 416 rigby adventure.

 

[Backyardsniper]

I'm sure @Redleg will agree that my PH will likely be happier seeing me show up with that instead of my 460 Weatherby. Ha ha. In all seriousness though the rifle is a CZ same as my 375 so it worked out well that all of my aperture sights, scope rings, front sight inserts will work between both my primary and secondary rifle. It will narrow down the amount of gear I have to pack and I believe I can get both of those rifles into one case pretty easily. Both 375 and 416 ammo is pretty common in Africa so that is a plus.

 

[homeless]

I'm very happy owned CZ550 458WM, it's heavy but very strong.
I hunting a buffalo wiht federal ammunition 510 grains

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I have a RSM in 375H&H and a Kimber Caprivi in 458 Lott. Both great rifles straight out of the box, the RSM is big and heavy and built like a tank, the Kimber Caprivi has a lot lighter barrel profile and lighter action. My Caprivi scoped with a Leupold 1-4 weighs in at 9.5lbs but I have also added a bit of extra weight in the forend, my RSM scoped with a Leupold 1-4 weighs in at 10.5lbs or a bit more. I have found both to be equally accurate and reliable, never had a performance/reliability issue with either rifle on the range or in the field and I have done extensive hunting with both. The Caprivi action is much smoother, the RSM has the typical big clunky Ruger action which is not actually a criticism, I like it. My Caprivi does more days in the field each year than any of my other rifles mostly because it fits me like a glove, it is definitely my go to rifle. Having said that I can't say enough good things about both rifles, I will never sell either of them.