| Rule303 |
| (.450 member) |
| 07/06/25 08:13 AM |
Re: 2 dumb questions re new Mauser 98 actions
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.358 Norma Magnum
Rigby does the .350 Rigby now. I shot one the other day.
Back to the first post question. I'd try to buy a Parker Hale 1200 M98 rifle and "chop it up" as needed
A fraction of the price to buying a comple new M98 action.
This would be a good buy. The 350 Rigby can be loaded to equal or slightly better the 358 Norma Mag.
One thing I'd like to see is Rigby ditch the 225 gr .350 Rigby ammunition loading, and replace it with a 250 gr SP and FMJ.
I think one reason the .350 Rigby never took off was tHihe too light low SD 225 gr bullet. Compared to the .318 WR .330" 250 gr bullet.
Even possibly a 275 gr bullet might be suitable.
The 225 gr is alright for smaller lighter animals. However, like you John I would like to see Rigby load to full potential and with 250 gr and 275 gr bullets. They could even load Pondoro Taylors preference the 300 gr bullet.
I have been told that Rigby loaded the 350RM so its trajectory matched the 303's. I have no idea if this is correct or not. I thought they downloaded the 350RM so it was safe in the African Heat?????