Who here uses a 416 as their main goto rifle!!

brybenn said:
I use a 458 wm now but a 416 Taylor is on my wish list. Should be perfect moose and bear gun
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That what I think too ;) so I have a build on the go now - 1964 Rem M700 action with reworked stock trigger to 2 lbs - B&C Alaskan TI stock - Talley LW 1 piece rings-bases- Leupold VX3 1.75-6 x Scope - Waiting for the ER Shaw SS 22" Remy magnum contour with straight flutes in it - Hope to have it shooting by October this year - I also have 40 correct head stamped brass too along with a new Horn Die Set and several different bullets and weights - I am Hoping it shoots the Hornady 400 gr DGX bullets well ! :d RJ
 
blueoval56 said:
I don't have a 416 yet, but I do load 350gr Speer mag tips at about 2500fps in my 458win. Pretty flat to 250 yards and it's the closest thing to a freight train I've found yet. I would love to get another CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. Actually I'd love to have the full set; 375H&H, 416 Rigby, and 458!
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Consider the 350 gr TSX in the .458, seated to the second groove and stuffed with H4198. 2650 is quite possible, and its performance on game from 100 pounds to a ton plus will have you wondering what the heavier bullets are supposed to be for. There is also a possibility that you will be left wondering what the .416 and .375 are supposed to be for as well, but that's the chance you take.
 
remington jim said:
That what I think too ;) so I have a build on the go now - 1964 Rem M700 action with reworked stock trigger to 2 lbs - B&C Alaskan TI stock - Talley LW 1 piece rings-bases- Leupold VX3 1.75-6 x Scope - Waiting for the ER Shaw SS 22" Remy magnum contour with straight flutes in it - Hope to have it shooting by October this year - I also have 40 correct head stamped brass too along with a new Horn Die Set and several different bullets and weights - I am Hoping it shoots the Hornady 400 gr DGX bullets well ! :d RJ
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Let me know how it works out!
 
remington jim said:
That what I think too ;) so I have a build on the go now - 1964 Rem M700 action with reworked stock trigger to 2 lbs - B&C Alaskan TI stock - Talley LW 1 piece rings-bases- Leupold VX3 1.75-6 x Scope - Waiting for the ER Shaw SS 22" Remy magnum contour with straight flutes in it - Hope to have it shooting by October this year - I also have 40 correct head stamped brass too along with a new Horn Die Set and several different bullets and weights - I am Hoping it shoots the Hornady 400 gr DGX bullets well ! :d RJ
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Sounds like a great rifle. I'm curious where you're coming up with correctly headstamped brass. I didn't know that anyone offered 416T brass.
 
Dogleg said:
Consider the 350 gr TSX in the .458, seated to the second groove and stuffed with H4198. 2650 is quite possible, and its performance on game from 100 pounds to a ton plus will have you wondering what the heavier bullets are supposed to be for. There is also a possibility that you will be left wondering what the .416 and .375 are supposed to be for as well, but that's the chance you take.
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Minutely better SD with the 416s but it's pretty much a wash. But if you need a long magnum action (not sure that you do with the 458 loaded as you describe) you might as well run a case like the Rigby where you can burn 110 grains of powder to turn up the heat to foolish levels.
 
BigUglyMan said:
Minutely better SD with the 416s but it's pretty much a wash. But if you need a long magnum action (not sure that you do with the 458 loaded as you describe) you might as well run a case like the Rigby where you can burn 110 grains of powder to turn up the heat to foolish levels.
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It will fit in a standard magazine, and Brybenn already has .458. I've ready got a .416 Rigby to load up to foolish levels, but it seems to be perma parked.
I tried the 350 TSXs as a low recoil alternative for the 458 when I had some concerns about shooting 4-500 shots per week. They were a welcome relief, but more to the point opened up a world of possibilities. It horns into .375 territory, and kills better doing it.
 
I think the 458 has an almost endless variety of bullet options, any cast bullet meant for a 45-70 will shoot well in a 458.
I've yet to try the 350 TSX but will do so.
 
BigUglyMan said:
Sounds like a great rifle. I'm curious where you're coming up with correctly headstamped brass. I didn't know that anyone offered 416T brass.
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Jamieson - Quality - Norma - Norma even has Factory loaded ammo ! I am going to neck up 338 Win Mag brass for practice etc and keep the 40 HeadStamped 416 T's for hunting ammo :d RJ
 
remington jim said:
Jamieson - Quality - Norma - Norma even has Factory loaded ammo ! I am going to neck up 338 Win Mag brass for practice etc and keep the 40 HeadStamped 416 T's for hunting ammo :d RJ
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It seemed to make better brass if I necked down 458 WM as opposed to necking up 338.
I took the 338 through 3 steps to make a 416 neck and several cases had an uneven neck wall whereas one pass with a 458 case into the Taylor die and Presto, you have a 416 Taylor ready to fireform...... at least that is my experience Jim..
 
Kevan said:
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My 416 Taylor
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Wow, Kevan... that is a beauty!
 
Considering how very nice your rifles are Hoyt, I shall take that as a real compliment.
Every time you post pics of your rifles I am envious.

Thank-You Sir..
 
Kevan said:
It seemed to make better brass if I necked down 458 WM as opposed to necking up 338.
I took the 338 through 3 steps to make a 416 neck and several cases had an uneven neck wall whereas one pass with a 458 case into the Taylor die and Presto, you have a 416 Taylor ready to fireform...... at least that is my experience Jim..
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Hmm OK i will find some 458 Mag brass if i need too seems Douglas has a few to sell me ! Thks Kevan - Cheers RJ
 
Dogleg said:
Consider the 350 gr TSX in the .458, seated to the second groove and stuffed with H4198. 2650 is quite possible, and its performance on game from 100 pounds to a ton plus will have you wondering what the heavier bullets are supposed to be for. There is also a possibility that you will be left wondering what the .416 and .375 are supposed to be for as well, but that's the chance you take.
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I definitely give them a try Dogleg, thanks. WSS happens to have some on the shelf last time I was there and I happen to have some H4198 so I'll see what I can do.
 
Last bag in Winchester brand 458win brass was at a shop in Lloydminster(not a site sponser), there was only one bag and it was $50. Better than the Hornady prices of around $75 for 50 pieces. That was the first bag of winchester 458 brass I've seen in 2 years. Prophet River has Hornady and Norma in stock I believe.
 
blueoval56 said:
Last bag in Winchester brand 458win brass was at a shop in Lloydminster(not a site sponser), there was only one bag and it was $50. Better than the Hornady prices of around $75 for 50 pieces. That was the first bag of winchester 458 brass I've seen in 2 years. Prophet River has Hornady and Norma in stock I believe.
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And 416 Taylor for Kevan's rifle!!!
 
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