NitroX
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| 25/03/17 05:48 PM |
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Re: Something different - Rigby's "Elephant Gun"
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I noticed the bolt handle and it is one criticism of the Rigby Line that I have. It is too far forward of the trigger IMHO. I like the bolt knob to be as close to or slightly behind the trigger. I find these position more natural when moving from trigger to bolt and back again. When I tries the mates Rigby I found it took some getting use to and un natural. However the trigger is one of, if not the best I have ever tried.
Matter of fact the rifle,a 375H&H, was for me, heavier than needed but boy didn't it balance, come to the shoulder and swing well. If I had the money I would have a brace of 4, 275Rigby, 375 H&H, 416 and 450 Rigby.
So you have handled this rifle? Because the bolt on this rifle was where my question was directed.
For a reason.
As for the "bolt being too far forward of the trigger" in general, isn't it a standard distance for ANY Mauser 98? The only difference being the bolt handle shape. And perhaps where the trigger lies in the guard?