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Hello NitroX,
Thanks for the reply.

I think the total I paid for all 7 of these 416 rifles, would be less that what it would cost for a single Original 416 Rigby rifle. My second most favorite 416 is the Custom built by Ernie Atkinson. It is in the style of an original 416 Rigby, and is probably the closest I'll ever come to owning one.

here's the link about that rifle from 6 years ago

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=bigbores&Number=256069

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Well there is that! The wallet! One can forget about that when BSing on the internet.

I remember a phone discussion with a member when people were busy criticising the current Rigby offering of the "Big Game Rifle" when it came out. "Why it wasn't exactly like the "vintage" Rigby?" Talking to this knowledgeable member, and he mentioned his vintage Rigby he bought some time ago for over twice the price of a new Big Game Rifle. That says something ...

Out of all your rifles, I do like the "E. Atkinson" rifle the best in looks. I agree with the other member, the Ruger has nice modern "vintage" styling as well. Some of the rifles I don't care for, just my preferences.

Thanks for the link to your previous threads. I will have a good look at the "E. Atkinson" .416 Rigby thread.

Good to re-open some old threads and for new people to see them as well.