| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 23/06/22 12:11 AM |
Re: Westley Richards Side Plated Drop Lock--500/416
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The rib might have dovetail grooves near the oval hole. Perhaps so a dot sight can be fitted on?
One reason a .500/416 was not more popular is the cartridge has recoil approaching a .450 or 470. So why not just get one of those?
A 450 gr .416 could out do a 480 / 500 gr .450/.470. But the usual bullets is a 400 gr. Of course doubles may not be as versatile as a bolt action with different bullet weights.
From what I read, the 400gr bullets were traveling close to 2400fps.. that's serious ft/lbs of energy.. with the exception of one hunt, all I ever carried in African was a 416.. and frankly, based on what I saw in its ability to drop game, all I will probably ever carry..
YES, IF I had more money than I knew what to do with, this would be on the list of purchases to be made..