NitroX
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| 09/08/21 04:10 PM |
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Re: Moving up in size
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Hi fella's
I'm new to the forum and this will be my first post. I have a 375 h&h and a 416 Rigby double made by Sabatti. The 375 will stay with me as it's one that has saved my skin. I'm considering moving my 416 on and stepping up to a 500 Jeffrey.
My question is how much more recoil might I be looking at? I know it can be mitigated a touch by stock design etc. So lets say the stock and rifle is a custom made rifle to my small 5'3 frame.
Welcome.
I note your 416 is a Sabatti double. Not sure what your 375 is.
A 500 Jeffery would be a bolt action of course.
Good luck on your project. I won't comment much on stock design and weight, except I would go for a classic design and a weight in excess of 10 lbs.
My .450 No. 2 NE double rifle is in excess of 13 lbs, and weighty to carry but not too bad to shoot. It still kicks however.
I would NEVER go for a muzzle break. Hate the things and they should be kept to the range and not the field.