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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284293 - 22/06/16 06:02 AM

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Wow one beautiful piece of art!
This timber is marvellous & the figure of it is certainly a one of a kind.
I guess if I had $27K to splash out then I'd certainly consider looking at a piece like this; so if you fellas out there that have the $$$ & are too frightened to buy it then you're missing out on deal of a life time!
Certainly nothing wrong with the .350 calibre - especially if you use Hydros!
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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: justcurious]
      #284294 - 22/06/16 06:06 AM


I like the vintage guns best.


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284300 - 22/06/16 08:41 AM




Quite different stocking on these two rifles, Blixen's and XAUSA's. XAUSA's stock seems thinner overall, the fore-end definitely so. And shorter in the fore-end. XAUSA, do you know from what rifle the stock came from ie a Rigby what?




The stock was the original wood on a slant box Rigby. Karen Blixen's rifle appeared to be made in the post-WW I Mauser style, while my rifle more closely resembles the pre-WW I commercial Mauser sporters.

Finding an original stock like that one is a matter of luck. In my case, bad luck was also involved, since the sister to that stock, as well as two slant box, stepped receiver ring Magnum actions of mine were in the fire which engulfed Lon's workshop. The actions survived, of course, but it remains to be seen if they can be salvaged.


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284306 - 22/06/16 01:27 PM

Do you know who makes the action?

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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284307 - 22/06/16 01:31 PM

Strange to have a machined integral scope mounting block on barrel and then dovetail the receiver, cutting into the engraving to mount base.

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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #284335 - 22/06/16 09:32 PM

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Strange to have a machined integral scope mounting block on barrel and then dovetail the receiver, cutting into the engraving to mount base.




The only explanation I have been able to come up with is that the scope was too short to mount using the barrel flat as intended. At that time, the most popular scope was the Zeiss Zielvier or equivalent, and most were mounted with rings that fit the main tube, rather than the objective.


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: 458Win]
      #284338 - 22/06/16 10:24 PM

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So are the new Rigbys, so it is not surprising to find some differences. But all the newer ones I have seen and handled were noticiably meatier than the old ones.




As I look more and more at some of the older rifles (especially the Lee Speeds lately) I seem to be noticing a similar trend toward "beefier" rifles. I wonder if this is due, at least in part, because today we tend to do more of the "traveling" portion of the hunt via automobile rather than on foot? With less need for a lighter rifle for carrying, the added weight can help with recoil.

As for the pictured (new) Rigby, it is nice to see a modern interpretation of a best grade Mauser. It makes me wonder what the older rifles looked like when new. Were the colors as bright? The wood as finely finished? And how does this one shoot?


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: justcurious]
      #284358 - 23/06/16 08:41 AM

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.350 Rigby Magnum - rechambered to .375H&H

The way it should be done , if you like to come close to the original Rigby.
The square part over the barrel is not a "shortened" rib, but intended to accept tha front mounting base.

If it is made in that way you have free look on the front receiver ring (and markings).

I personally donīt like the clumsy looking H&H mounting, espacially on a Rigby.




I do like this mounting system, though I do not mind any of the other shown with one on Vixens rifle been the least preferred but not unliked.

I wonder if Rigby had the front sight set back so far for a reason. Like so the muzzle could be docked if the crown was damaged without losing the front site. I did not like the look originally but I do now. A bush repair so to speak. Anybody know the reason for it?


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #285386 - 17/07/16 11:53 AM

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Classic or no classic,give me the Win type safety mechanism any day over the clunker typre.

Would anyone having a custom built bolt A request the original Mauser clunker?




I absolutely would - I would insist on the original safety. It's all I've ever used and I don't like low mounted scopes so it's no trouble. My rifles have claw mounts or side mounts (or just iron sights) so there's room. If I was having Roger Biesen make me a .270 I'd go with the Winchester safety.

I really like this rifle of Rigby's - they're Big Game series is not my style at all (but I'm sure perfectly functional and shoot like a dream) but when they get an order for authentic, traditional rifles they can really knock it out of the park. I rejoice to see them doing so well.


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #285934 - 31/07/16 12:37 PM

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Classic or no classic,give me the Win type safety mechanism any day over the clunker typre.

Would anyone having a custom built bolt A request the original Mauser clunker?




For a custom .350 Rigby I would have nothing but the Mauser shroud-safety...I swallowed the hype of M70s safeties
on custom mausers and spent big on some Joe Zoofall/Jasper Rayburn units and I look back and wonder why.
They are by far the best made 3 pos. safety you could ever find for M98- machining, fit, finish was impeccable.
but to put something from an M70 on a .350 Rigby magnum Mauser is bastardisation in my mind.

Harry Selby some decades ago(80's) had D'Arcy Echols fit a 3pos. Zoofall/Rayburn to his .416 Rigby Mauser,
and it was subsequently removed and the original Mauser clunker refitted.

Images you see of Harrys .416 typically display the mauser shroud, but here is a rare photo with 3 pos. safety:
( note also the aftermarket trigger shoe) the rear charge slot hump has also been removed, I believe by the Paul Roberts
shop as part of the rifles original build process, but you can find other variants of Paul Roberts built stdM98 .416 rifles that
retained the rear bridge charge hump.

Non factual assertion removed.


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Re: "Big Game" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: starman]
      #285944 - 31/07/16 07:12 PM

Off topic post removed.

This thread is on the London Best Rigby .350 Magnum rifle. If a poster wants to comment on the base grade model, please do it on that thread. Also ensure the comments are factual.

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: justcurious]
      #285979 - 01/08/16 12:18 PM

Those are works of art.id love to shoot blixens rifle .whats the ballistics like on that round.and can it fit in a standard action? Looks like blixins rifle is.

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: ducmarc]
      #297013 - 14/03/17 02:24 AM

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Those are works of art.id love to shoot blixens rifle .whats the ballistics like on that round.and can it fit in a standard action? Looks like blixins rifle is.





From the Kynoch website:

.350 Rigby Nitro Express

This cartridge was introduced for use in bolt action magazine rifles by John Rigby in 1908. There was also a similar rimmed version for use in single shot and double rifles which was known as the 350 No.2

BULLET WEIGHT IN GRAINS 225g SN

BARREL LENGTH IN INCHES 24"

PRESSURE at 15°C in tons per sq. in. 17.5

MUZZLE
VELOCITY fps 2625
ENERGY Foot/lbs 3440

50 YARDS
VELOCITY fps 2465
ENERGY Foot/lbs 3033

100 YARDS
VELOCITY fps 2307
ENERGY Foot/lbs 2657

http://www.kynochammunition.co.uk/350%20Rigby.html

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I wonder why they choose such a light projectle for a .350 calibre?

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #297018 - 14/03/17 03:43 AM

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I wonder why they choose such a light projectle for a .350 calibre?




to get a flat shooting round for hunting plainsgame?

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: lancaster]
      #297182 - 16/03/17 08:07 PM

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I wonder why they choose such a light projectle for a .350 calibre?




to get a flat shooting round for hunting plainsgame?




Probably, but that cartridge really deserves a 250 gr projectile or heavier.

Maybe one reason it has never been very successful, at least in those days.

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #297191 - 16/03/17 10:27 PM

A small number of 350 N02 rimmed magazine rifles were produced, Rigby having has mauser make the special sloping box magazine, as indeed they did with the 303.
Examples are rare

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #297230 - 17/03/17 11:22 AM

Pondoro Taylor in African Rifles and Cartridges writes that .350 Magnum Rigby was introduced to chase the .375HH - 'owing to the incessant demand for higher velocity and flatter trajectory'. He spoke very highly of this cartridge with a 225 grain bullet - 'at ranges up to at least 150 yards kills just as instantaneously as the .375 Magnum'.

.350 Rigby, the 400/350, threw a 310 grain bullet. Taylor loved it - '(I) can truthfully state that I have never owned a more generally satisfactory medium bore.' He goes on to agree with the statement 'I found that the .350, besides being unrivalled for smaller game would do all that the .450 would do with the bigger.' Excepting very dense bush and the inexperienced man.


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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: MMBA]
      #297234 - 17/03/17 12:46 PM

Check my Rigby "topical" post today. re the 350.

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: MMBA]
      #297276 - 18/03/17 10:45 AM

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Pondoro Taylor in African Rifles and Cartridges writes that .350 Magnum Rigby was introduced to chase the .375HH - 'owing to the incessant demand for higher velocity and flatter trajectory'. He spoke very highly of this cartridge with a 225 grain bullet - 'at ranges up to at least 150 yards kills just as instantaneously as the .375 Magnum'.

.350 Rigby, the 400/350, threw a 310 grain bullet. Taylor loved it - '(I) can truthfully state that I have never owned a more generally satisfactory medium bore.' He goes on to agree with the statement 'I found that the .350, besides being unrivalled for smaller game would do all that the .450 would do with the bigger.' Excepting very dense bush and the inexperienced man.




That new Rigby is a beautiful rifle for sure. I've always wanted a 350 Rigby Magnum, but never had the opportunity to buy one.
I've been lucky enough however to hunt for the last 18 years with a double chambered in 400-350 Rigby, shooting mainly 310 grain softs and solids.
The cartridge is indeed a very good killer.
The 350 Rigby Magnum is a really nice looking cartridge with plenty of powder capacity, and has a very good reputation as a hunting cartridge.
Well done Rigby for bringing the 350 Magnum back in a rifle styled very much like the originals.

Does anyone know the actual release date for the 350 Magnum cartridge?
I think some sources claim around 1908 which if correct, would put it earlier than the 375 H&H Magnum.


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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: 4seventy]
      #297282 - 18/03/17 12:26 PM

Taylor noted above says after 375HH but Hoyem gives 1908; and for the 400/350 (.350 Rigby no.2) 1899.

Perhaps Hoyem is better on dates than Taylor? I wouldnt know.


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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #297285 - 18/03/17 01:07 PM

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Check my Rigby "topical" post today. re the 350.




I would like to read it but am baffled. Where is it?


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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: MMBA]
      #297287 - 18/03/17 02:06 PM

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....;gonew=1#UNREAD

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #297295 - 18/03/17 04:58 PM

Rigby down loaded the 350 RM a fair bit. It can easily be loaded to match the 358Norma mag, and possibly a bit more safely.

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: Rule303]
      #297330 - 19/03/17 07:09 AM

Rule303 I think that the Norma has a fair 'power' ad over the older cracker.
But I wouldnt mind a rifle in that old cal at all,especially the six barrel take down i posted yesty.

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Re: "London Best" Rigby again in .350 Rigby Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #297334 - 19/03/17 08:50 AM

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Rule303 I think that the Norma has a fair 'power' ad over the older cracker.
But I wouldnt mind a rifle in that old cal at all,especially the six barrel take down i posted yesty.




It does as per old factory loads. I did say can be loaded to meet or beat and it can. It has the powder space to do this. Rigby held the loads back for the usual reasons, pressure with the old cordite loads when hot etc.


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