Winchester Safari Express Discontinued?

[JHT]

I got this email from Midway USA this morning. Hopefully, there is some mistake. I have no news on what Winchester’s plans are for the .375 or .458.

 

[thriller]

It’s still up on their (Winchester) website so I am betting that midway is no longer carrying it or something of that nature. I don’t know for sure.

 

[Fatback]

That would be a shame if Winchester did discontinue the Safari Express rifles. Hopefully it’s just Midway deciding not to carry them anymore for whatever reason.

 

[Trogon]

Will likely become available in the near future with a "new" price? I've noticed this happening with desired items on backorder- get notified that these items get discontinued and back orders cancelled, then they re-appear eventually. I've had this happen with non-firearm items such as ammo before.

 

[PanhandlinPat]

Will likely become available in the near future with a "new" price? I've noticed this happening with desired items on backorder- get notified that these items get discontinued and back orders cancelled, then they re-appear eventually. I've had this happen with non-firearm items such as ammo before.

Especially at midway. They’ll post old stock on clearance, as if it’s being discontinued. Then next week it’s back in stock at a 20% markup and I’ll feel stupid for not buying!

 

[JD Noblin]

As one of the largest Winchester rifle dealers in the U.S., I can confirm that the Safari Express has not been discontinued by Winchester and is still in production. The "discontinued" notice on Midway's website applies only to Midway carrying that model.....or as PanhandlinPat alluded to, it's a marketing scheme by Midway.

 

[JHT]

As one of the largest Winchester rifle dealers in the U.S., I can confirm that the Safari Express has not been discontinued by Winchester and is still in production. The "discontinued" notice on Midway's website applies only to Midway carrying that model.....or as PanhandlinPat alluded to, it's a marketing scheme by Midway.

Great news, Jerry. Thank you for your insight.

 

[Captain Munro]

Ok, I thought maybe they were just discontinuing the 416 Remington chambering. Kimber did the same thing with the Caprivi, got rid of the 416 and the Lott, kept the 375 H&H for a while.

 

[Reg26]

As one of the largest Winchester rifle dealers in the U.S., I can confirm that the Safari Express has not been discontinued by Winchester and is still in production. The "discontinued" notice on Midway's website applies only to Midway carrying that model.....or as PanhandlinPat alluded to, it's a marketing scheme by Midway.

Any insight into when we may see another run of these? I've had one on order for about a year now with my local dealer. Thanks!

 

[MontanaPat]

I'm guessing as @Captain Munro suggested it may be that Winchester is discontinuing the .416 Rem Mag model, which is what the original post was a notice for that caliber. I've been watching for some time and don't think Winchester has made a run in this caliber for a few years. They have made recent runs of .375 and .458 as I saw new stock coming in to dealers in 2023 since I had several notify me notices out from when I was looking for a 375

 

[Northern Shooter]

It would be a real shame if Winchester every discontinued the Safari Express line as it's the only remaining rifle range that continues to offer classic safari cartridges. The M77 is the only other affordable dangerous game rifle line now that CZ550 and Sako 85 have been discontinued.

 

[BigHill]

Winchester Classic Safari Express 416 Rigby, slightly modified.

 

[Certus]

“Slightly”