Wanted Pre 64 Model 70 In 416 Rigby

[geoff rath]

If you really want to go that way, chase down a Brno 602 or CZ550 as a base rifle, or blow some real money on a new GMA action. This advice from three top G'smiths down under... Don't bastardise a great Winnie Model 70 for such a project.

 

[Doug3006]

I think your best move is to buy a model 70 in 416 Remington magnum. If a model 70 action is a firm requirement.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Interestingly enough, back in the good old days of the Winchester Custom Shop… they actually DID build ONE Winchester Model 70 Super Express in .416 Rigby in 1989.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/84/483/winchester-model-70-super-express-rifle-in-416-rigby

This is the world’s only .416 Rigby caliber Winchester Model 70 which was configured in said caliber from the Winchester factory itself.

Personally speaking, get yourself a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum Mauser action. It’s properly designed for the gigantic .416 Rigby cartridge. If budget is a concern, then use a military surplus Pattern 14 Enfield action.

If you HAVE to purchase a Winchester Model 70, then get it in .416 Remington Magnum.

 

[ve7poi]

Interestingly enough, back in the good old days of the Winchester Custom Shop… they actually DID build ONE Winchester Model 70 Super Express in .416 Rigby in 1989.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/84/483/winchester-model-70-super-express-rifle-in-416-rigby

This is the world’s only .416 Rigby caliber Winchester Model 70 which was configured in said caliber from the Winchester factory itself.

Personally speaking, get yourself a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum Mauser action. It’s properly designed for the gigantic .416 Rigby cartridge. If budget is a concern, then use a military surplus Pattern 14 Enfield action.

If you HAVE to purchase a Winchester Model 70, then get it in .416 Remington Magnum.

And rebarrel to 404 Jeffery bolt face opened up and mag insert grind off two protrusions on sides to allow three down mine works perfectly

 

[rookhawk]

Interestingly enough, back in the good old days of the Winchester Custom Shop… they actually DID build ONE Winchester Model 70 Super Express in .416 Rigby in 1989.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/84/483/winchester-model-70-super-express-rifle-in-416-rigby

This is the world’s only .416 Rigby caliber Winchester Model 70 which was configured in said caliber from the Winchester factory itself.

Personally speaking, get yourself a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum Mauser action. It’s properly designed for the gigantic .416 Rigby cartridge. If budget is a concern, then use a military surplus Pattern 14 Enfield action.

If you HAVE to purchase a Winchester Model 70, then get it in .416 Remington Magnum.

Or spend $6000-$8000 for a very nicely configured mid-grade, barely used, 1990s era Dakota 76 or Empire rifle that is in 416 Rigby and save yourself thousands and thousands of dollars on gunsmithing to fix problems created by using the wrong action on the wrong caliber.

Or if that's too expensive, just go get a CZ550 in 416 Rigby slightly used for $2400 and call it a day.

 

[ve7poi]

Sako also made one as well
shoots well