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kraigwy · August 6, 2009, 09:04 AM

I built a 416 Rigby in the late 70s on a 1917 Rem Enfield Action. ( actually the first gun I built) I put it together cheaper then you can by an encore barrel.

Ammo was hard to get back then. the Rigby was still a prpiraty (sp) cart. meaning you could only buy it from rigby. I had to buy 460 Wheatherby brass and cut the belt off and run it through the Rigby die.

I still have the rifle and yes it kickes like a mule.

August 6, 2009, 09:04 AM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I built a 416 Rigby in the late 70s on a 1917 Rem Enfield Action. ( actually the first gun I built) I put it together cheaper then you can by an encore barrel. Ammo was hard to get back then. the Rigby was still a prpiraty (sp) cart. meaning you could only buy it from rigby. I had to buy 460 Wheatherby brass and cut the belt off and run it through the Rigby die. I still have the rifle and yes it kickes like a mule. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071