416 Weatherby Magnum

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Has anyone had an experience with the 416 weatherby magnum as a hunting round. I have done my reading up on it, but wondering abiout personal experience with it. Im looking at building a custom rig and cant decide what caliber. Problem, problems.

So just wondering what experience you have had with it and is anyone reloading it.
Thanks,
 
I WANT one, does that help? There's a gap in my collection between the 378 and 500 A-Square. Actually, two gaps - the 416 and 460.

Though, I'd have a hard time choosing between a 416 Rigby and the Weatherby - the only real difference is the belt. That, and the fact that the Weatherby comes factory loaded to a much higher pressure - not that you can't load a Rigby up to the same performance (assuming your action is strong enough, like the CZ).
 
How about a .416 Taylor? Cheap available .458 brass compared to Weatherby,and 2400fps with 400gr bullets.[same as the Rigby]Harold
 
The Zimbabwe PH I had last year carried a .416 Weatherby. He loaded it down to Rigby speeds to get a handle on recoil, pressure and case life and took the brake off. You just can't expose a crew of guys to that kind of muzzleblast and feel good about yourself. Even then he was quick to point out that it wasn't his first choice, but he had been given the rifle for nothing and was making do. The Weatherby only holds 2 down, so carrying with an empty chamber isn't much of an option.
The rifle itself handled nice, fit me well, balanced nicely with no scope and had decent irons. The safety locks the striker, which is good. If someone were offering me one for nothing I'd be all over it. Starting from scratch like you are doing, I'd start with something else.
 
The 416's (I don't care which one) is an astounding killer.
It absolutely floors moose, grizzly and bison.

They also penetrate like nothing I've ever seen.

I've shot a 416 Wby (Safari Custom). It was very accurate (one hole) and had fairly brisk recoil.
I don't like Weatherby rifles, but the Safari Custom is the nicest factory rifle I have ever seen.

Incidentally the factory 400grain Swifts were going a bit over 2800fps and were leaving heavy ejector marks on the brass....I understand Weatherby has resolved that issue.
 
I had a .416 RM in a Remington Custom Safari - it sure flattened bears!

If I were to get another .416 it would be a Rigby or a Remington. IMO the Rigby is available in better rifles, namely the CZ, and costs less to boot. You can load the Rigby to higher pressure if you want too.

The other cartridge that I really like is the .404 Jeffery. It is quite efficient and gives good performance.
 
I may know a guy that has a weatherby mark 5 in immaculate shape chambered in 416 weat mag he did have it for sale not tho long ago. The rifle has the recoil elemination system in it and a muzzel break to boot. Let me know if you want me to find out more?
 
prosper said:
I WANT one, does that help? There's a gap in my collection between the 378 and 500 A-Square. Actually, two gaps - the 416 and 460.

Though, I'd have a hard time choosing between a 416 Rigby and the Weatherby - the only real difference is the belt. That, and the fact that the Weatherby comes factory loaded to a much higher pressure - not that you can't load a Rigby up to the same performance (assuming your action is strong enough, like the CZ).
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So how is that .500 treating you ;)
 
444shooter said:
So how is that .500 treating you ;)
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I enjoy everything, except finding/paying for bullets :)

I took a few pot shots at some gophers the other day. Couldn't tell if I hit them, everything got lost in the massive cloud of dust. They sure leave impressive furrows in the dirt, though :)
 
If you want a .416, from a practical standpoint the Remington is the way to go. When Ruger's version comes out that would be an option; not for the Ruger cartridge, but because the Ruger Hawkeye rifle is a great value.

I shot a moose with my .416RM. It's a sure enough killer...
 
prosper said:
I enjoy everything, except finding/paying for bullets :)

I took a few pot shots at some gophers the other day. Couldn't tell if I hit them, everything got lost in the massive cloud of dust. They sure leave impressive furrows in the dirt, though :)
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You might need to think about investing in some Corbin equipment. Would sure like to see a video of that monster going off...hint hint ;)
 
Gatehouse said:
I think that the .416 arena will be a tough to crown a new king, unfortunatley. The Remington is popular and in a fairly modern case design. The 375 H&H was easy to de-throne comparitively.;)
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The .375H&H remains the standard against all other calibers.
Gatehouse I am certain that you're crazy! :D



But I agree that the .416RM is the best of the sweet .416's. :wave:
 
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