Is the .416 Rigby too big ?!!!

I had 4 Brno's in 375 H&H, and 1 in 416 Rigby, which was purchased last.

I now only have the 1 in 416 Rigby. I found the 375 H&H to be more punishing than the 416 Rigby to shoot, in the same rifle. I love my 416 Rigby, I shot my first deer with it, and hope to shoot my first bear with it as well.

buy it, never look back.

-Trev
 
saskcop said:
No kill like overkill. You don't need an excuse to buy a .416 and a .416 Rigby is ###y and nostalgic to the core. Buy it, buy it, buy it. Then save money for ammo and reloading supplies cuz the Rigby is pricey that way.
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The brass is not bad, I got 50 Norma brass for about 60 bucks a couple of years ago in the states and the brass lasts and lasts. Bullets are more though, even for Speer Hot Cores a about $1 a shot.

I does burn powder though...
 
hesher66 said:
Is the .416 Rigby too big ?!!!
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It will be too big if you find the recoil to be too much and the ammo and/or reloading components too expensive to allow shooting more than a few times per year.

A 375Magnum is a very good cartridge for a newbie bigger bore shooter looking to get into something bigger then his '06. It's very easy to shoot. There's a lot more to choose from for rifles and those guns tend to be lighter then a 416. Ammo and loading compontents are easier to find, cheaper to buy and offer a far better selection. You'll shoot it more and have more fun doing it.

Go with the 375 and buy the 416 down the road if needed.

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SuperCub said:
It will be too big if you find the recoil to be too much and the ammo and/or reloading components too expensive to allow shooting more than a few times per year.

A 375Magnum is a very good cartridge for a newbie bigger bore shooter looking to get into something bigger then his '06. It's very easy to shoot. There's a lot more to choose from for rifles and those guns tend to be lighter then a 416. Ammo and loading compontents are easier to find, cheaper to buy and offer a far better selection. You'll shoot it more and have more fun doing it.

Go with the 375 and buy the 416 down the road if needed.

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X2 on that thought. I just purchased my first 375 and am having a blast with it! As stated above, recoil is manageable and there are many choices for ammo, reloading components and rifles. It's always best to learn to swim before you dive in the deep end of the pool.
 
I just got back from the range an hour ago, I put 40 rounds through my new Winchester .375H&H. 10 off the bench and 30 rapid fire offhand. I hardly even notice the recoil, I haven't shot a .416 but this thread is making me think maybe a .416 or .458 will be my next purchase too.
 
I used 416 Rigby for 6 seasons. Deer elk and moose fell to it. My largest white tail was shot with it. My biggest moose. I guess the critters love nostalgia too.
 
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