New .275 Rigby

[Abeln]

The eyes are traditional English style. Standard Uncle Mikes and ilk fit just fine. I don't care for the leather attachment or the old style hooks so didn't get one of their slings. Besides, I have been using Trader Keith's canvas slings forever and don't plan to change.

Thank you sir. Didn't know that.

 

[DavidGregory]

Wow that's my dream rifle right there! Favourite calibre... Envious is a mild understatement!

Congratulations.

Are those speeds right? My 173gr runs around 2450fps if I remember correctly.

 

[Red Leg]

Wow that's my dream rifle right there! Favourite calibre... Envious is a mild understatement!

Congratulations.

Are those speeds right? My 173gr runs around 2450fps if I remember correctly.

For a lot of good reasons (read thousands of imported tired military mausers) US reloading data for the 7x57 is very cautious. Back in the day, both RWS and Hertinberger claimed 2600+ for their 173's - who knows - none of us had a chronograph then. These show no indication of any excess pressure at all. HOWEVER, I would strongly urge you to not exceed any published data.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Beautiful example of the art. Good Luck!

 

[DavidGregory]

For a lot of good reasons (read thousands of imported tired military mausers) US reloading data for the 7x57 is very cautious. Back in the day, both RWS and Hertinberger claimed 2600+ for their 173's - who knows - none of us had a chronograph then. These show no indication of any excess pressure at all. HOWEVER, I would strongly urge you to not exceed any published data.

I am not hand loading mine at the moment and using our local PMP Proamm 170gr (Thought 173gr but not). Speed are 2430 fps. Agreed on not exceeding. Will be interesting to see what speed I can get 170 / 173 gr up to safely when I get around to loading and using the chrono.

 

[fiocchi]

For the better part of four years I was aware that Rigby was going to follow their new big game rifle with a smaller stalking rifle using the Corbett .275 as a basis for the design. Lance Hendershot owner of Hendershot's Sporting Goods in Hagerstown, MD https://hendershots.net/ is a Rigby distributer, and while the "Highland Stalker" was still an experimental project, I had a deposit in for perhaps the first .275 to reach the US. Two weeks ago it arrived. I initially tried the 140 gr Hornady Interlock which the rifle did not love (those of you following another thread on this site will understand that I was not unduly upset). A few days ago, Lance forwarded a couple of boxes of Hendershot's Extreme Ammo loaded with the 170 gr Oryx - a bullet which I truly worship. The rifle and the results are shown below.

Is the rifle worth a nearly 9k price tag. Hell, I don't know. But it is an exquisite creation in hand and it shoots one of the best 7mm bullets on the planet. I am thrilled. And, it is, after all, a RIGBY!

Very nice and congratulations!. Rigby, yes indeed, ie, Isny Mauser action, barrel and stock finished by Rigby, ie, checkered, oil finished and their sights soldered on. just the way they used to in the good old days.

What's going on with those mounts? Would have expected something a bit more fancy to go with those irons

 

[BobT]

A beautiful rifle indeed, congrats!

 

[Red Leg]

Very nice and congratulations!. Rigby, yes indeed, ie, Isny Mauser action, barrel and stock finished by Rigby, ie, checkered, oil finished and their sights soldered on. just the way they used to in the good old days.

What's going on with those mounts? Would have expected something a bit more fancy to go with those irons

Yes, exactly like they always did back when - unless they were using an Obendorf. Never was particularly logical to have the lads trying to file out Mauser actions I suppose. Though, I guess Cogswell did try that Certus abomination for a while. And of course Wesley Richards simply used military pattern 98 actions when they built my .318s between the wars.

The mounts are Alaska Arms - detachable and dependable - I think they look very nice. But then, I am a form following function sort who also believes the Talley system is also quite elegant - well heck - sort of like the rest of the rifle. Rigby is offering a mount from their parent that is also quite utilitarian and functional. It is in the same price range as the AA system, and more expensive than Talleys.

I am not much into embellishment for embellishment's sake. I am told the Italian makers delight in providing that sort of thing. Probably why most of my guns are English, and rifles are American or German.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Red Leg: I see one potential problem with owning such a nice rifle. I'm sure this issue is covered at length in the owner's manual. Heck, Rigby might even require you sign a binding agreement. A rifle this nice must require you to dress properly. Camo, strictly forbidden. Khaki or green safari dress must be crisp. Old world formal hunting garb is perferred.

I think this sums it up best:

 

[Red Leg]

Lol. We have a charity shoot (clays) in San Antonio every Christmas and part of the deal is to arrive all dolled up in either English or German shooting attire. So yes, I can do flat hats or loden. Always thought for "deer stalking" the Teutonic solution was far more practical than tweed.

And Dos Equis should never have let that guy go. The new one isn't very interesting at all.

 

[spike.t]

Red Leg: I see one potential problem with owning such a nice rifle. I'm sure this issue is covered at length in the owner's manual. Heck, Rigby might even require you sign a binding agreement. A rifle this nice must require you to dress properly. Camo, strictly forbidden. Khaki or green safari dress must be crisp. Old world formal hunting garb is perferred.

I think this sums it up best:

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....oh well thats me stuffed.....i will never get to use mine ........

 

[Pondoro]

You will miss with the Rigby if you wear german hunting clothes Red....the two do not compute...

Tweed my friend....only way to go..

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Straight from the Rigby website, tweed and the optional horse.

 

[Red Leg]

Can't make that up can you? The upland boots and gaiters truly set off the whole ensemble. Shame he couldn't have figured out how to fit tassels as well. And only a Brit would wear plaid on a plaid tweed. Look at that bloody shirt! Even the horse looks embarrassed. Of course, in reality, the rifle would be in a slip case until ready to take a shot - but that would pretty much defeat the whole advert strategy.

At least the Brits largely got the khaki twill thing correct for Wogland. Better than dressing like a Boer farmer.

Nope, when it comes to deer, bear, and mountain game, I think the continental approach is just about perfect - loden, leather, and micro-fleece. And I save camo for the duck blind.

 

[wesheltonj]

For the better part of four years I was aware that Rigby was going to follow their new big game rifle with a smaller stalking rifle using the Corbett .275 as a basis for the design. Lance Hendershot owner of Hendershot's Sporting Goods in Hagerstown, MD https://hendershots.net/ is a Rigby distributer, and while the "Highland Stalker" was still an experimental project, I had a deposit in for perhaps the first .275 to reach the US. Two weeks ago it arrived. I initially tried the 140 gr Hornady Interlock which the rifle did not love (those of you following another thread on this site will understand that I was not unduly upset). A few days ago, Lance forwarded a couple of boxes of Hendershot's Extreme Ammo loaded with the 170 gr Oryx - a bullet which I truly worship. The rifle and the results are shown below.

Is the rifle worth a nearly 9k price tag. Hell, I don't know. But it is an exquisite creation in hand and it shoots one of the best 7mm bullets on the planet. I am thrilled. And, it is, after all, a RIGBY!

General:

I just received in today's (7-5-17) mail, my copy of African Outfitter. And guess what gun they reviewed. Your highland stalker in 9.3x62. .275 Rigby and 30-06. The 30-06 had a Leica Visus 2.5-10x42 scope in gloss. The guns received glowing reviews, but the reviewer thought the scope was too big for the gun. The 9.3 with open sights from the bench shot a group of 2 at 100 meters 1 inch high and 1 inch apart. I would say that well regulated.

You scored well.

 

[Bruce]

Beautiful rifle... congrats.

 

[Red Leg]

General:

I just received in today's (7-5-17) mail, my copy of African Outfitter. And guess what gun they reviewed. Your highland stalker in 9.3x62. .275 Rigby and 30-06. The 30-06 had a Leica Visus 2.5-10x42 scope in gloss. The guns received glowing reviews, but the reviewer thought the scope was too big for the gun. The 9.3 with open sights from the bench shot a group of 2 at 100 meters 1 inch high and 1 inch apart. I would say that well regulated.

You scored well.

Certainly more scope than absolutely needed on a 9.3 - though in hand, a 42mm objective seems sort of the ideal balance for a rifle of this size - the Stalker is not petit. It, or something similar, would be my preferred choice on the .275, 30-06, and 8x57. A matte finish on scope and rings always seems to work very nicely on rust-blued rifle. However, aesthetic observations are truly in the eye of the beholder. From a technical perspective, for a rifle that can easily take game to 300 meters, a 2.5-10 power quality 42 mm would seem a reasonable choice. But so would a Swarovski Z6 in 1- 6 x 24mm.

 

[Shootist43]

And to think a Rigby comes with well regulated Iron sights. I wonder why? Certainly not for hunting!! Just kidding. BTW it is a beautiful rifle.

 

[Red Leg]

LOL. Noted. And I even used quick detachable rings. I am ready should I need to do a follow-up on a rabid coyote in the thick stuff. But, I won't be taking a first shot at him with those elegant irons.

 

[Shootist43]

"Noted." I have several 7x 57s all scoped. They make great deer rifles.