Why is it that when it comes to the big British Gun Makers, Rigby are the only brand that offers "affordable" models?

[Northern Shooter]

According to the Rigby website the Big Game starts at $18,000 the PH is $14,000.

Is there a Rigby US site? I'm seeing the PH model start at £9,250 and the Big Game at £10,000, which were the numbers I used for my conversions.

 

[Russ16]

Is there a Rigby US site? I'm seeing the PH model start at £9,250 and the Big Game at £10,000, which were the numbers I used for my conversions.

This so where I’m looking. Probably includes import duties and taxes.

Think Big Game. Think Rigby. - John Rigby & Co.

www.johnrigbyandco.com

 

[FlyGuy]

The M98 is a superbly made rifle.
I’ve loved them from the first time I ever fired one. Unfortunately they’re beyond my pay grade.
Rigby currently use the M98 action and barrel for all their rifles.
The only thing I would like to see changed on the M98, is proper blueing instead of the plasma nitride finish, and perhaps a classic red recoil pad.

 

[KJE81]

The M98 is a superbly made rifle.
I’ve loved them from the first time I ever fired one. Unfortunately they’re beyond my pay grade.
Rigby currently use the M98 action and barrel for all their rifles.
The only thing I would like to see changed on the M98, is proper blueing instead of the plasma nitride finish, and perhaps a classic red recoil pad.

I also would like to see them with a proper rust blueing instead of the plasma nitride. In my opinion the plasma nitride makes the barrels look dull and cheap.

I can see the practical benefit of an extremely durable finish but still would go for a real blueing instead if possible.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Yea the nitride makes a ton of sense on something with a synthetic stock. On a wood stocked rifle? Not so much..

 

[Northern Shooter]

The M98 is a superbly made rifle.
I’ve loved them from the first time I ever fired one. Unfortunately they’re beyond my pay grade.
Rigby currently use the M98 action and barrel for all their rifles.
The only thing I would like to see changed on the M98, is proper blueing instead of the plasma nitride finish, and perhaps a classic red recoil pad.

I’m assuming Rigby uses proper bluing on their rifles in comparison?

 

[V.Veritas]

I’m assuming Rigby uses proper bluing on their rifles in comparison?

Correct.

 

[ay2626]

I’m assuming Rigby uses proper bluing on their rifles in comparison?

I would assume so on a London best but the production highland stalker and big games rifles are nitride finish as well. At least mine are and that’s what their website says.

 

[Inkgardener]

This thread has only reinforced my interest in the Rigby brand and has sold me on on buying one of their “poor-rich-man” models.

Now the only question is Highland Stalker or Big Game? It would have to be in either 275 or 416 Rigby.

I want one of each.

 

[Inkgardener]

To take it even further. Here are my working man’s version of the British rifle. “Poor man’s Rigby” View attachment 658241

View attachment 658242

I like those a lot, what are they exactly?

 

[Northern Shooter]

I want one of each.

That would be pretty sweet. 275 for PG and 416 for DG. I’m sure there are some members on here who own both models.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Inkgardner, the top is a Danzig Mauser WW1 era
And the second is a RJ Renner “Old African” model 70 in .300 WinMag

 

[PAUL_MAUSER]

I'm glad Rigby is offering a lower cost option and feel it's a smart move.

I aspire to own a London Best someday when I figure out exactly what I want it to be and more importantly am in a position where I'm comfortable spending that much cash.

In the near term I do plan on getting a Highland Stalker to tide me over as the London Best is at least 4 or 5 years away so that nets them two rifle sales right there.