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Re: The New .416 No.2 Rimmed Rigby Cartridge [Re: CTDolan]
      #331299 - 17/08/19 06:32 PM

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Woodleigh added the cap for better feeding in bolt action rifles. Being a solid, aerodynamics doesn't matter. As for performance, the cap doesn't do any harm (it's quickly demolished upon entry).

Regarding Rigby's rimmed .416, it is a brilliant move!




Probably a very good point, the cup/flat point needed a cap for feeding from a magazine.

Aerodynamics always matter. But of course are not very important at close range.

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Re: The New .416 No.2 Rimmed Rigby Cartridge [Re: NitroX]
      #340968 - 11/05/20 03:35 AM

Was readimg about this just this weekend.. 416's are a great cartridge..IF I had to chose one caliber for DG, it would be the 416...

https://www.johnrigbyandco.com/rigby-release-new-calibre-416-rigby-no-2/

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Re: The New .416 No.2 Rimmed Rigby Cartridge [Re: NitroX]
      #341000 - 11/05/20 09:54 PM

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... commenters I have seen say it is better penetrating than a expanding SP, but a lesser wound channel, and possibly penetrates less than a dedicated FMJ. Or maybe penetrates similar to a FMJ. Claiming it is better than a SP AND a FMJ again, wishful thinking IMO. It is an expensive compromise bullet.




BTW this comment also relied on personal conversations, where some knowledgeable persons have made comments in talks, ie a Woodleigh weld core or FMJ, are still better. One person said they would not say it publicly though to not upset ...

A hydro s a good compromise between the two though. And one only has to chamber one form of projectile.

As said by one member, they used it on elephant. So if it works it works.

I used a FMJ and it worked well too. Even exited a COW elephant skull. I wonder on a bull?

Back to the .416 Rigby No. 2. I also wonder if the rifle needs to be regulated for a hydro vs say normal weld core/fmj projectiles? They must have somewhat different reactions while travelling in the barrel. Enough to matter or not?

If regulation IS different, one would want one's rifle regulated for the chosen ammo. I am guessing from images, the Rigby ammo caters for the hydro. Makes some sense as that ammo can be used where lead is banned. The added price of a hydro bullet won't matter to a 120,000 pound rifle buyer either.

Lesser barrel wear due to the driving bands as well. The rifle will last "forever"!

Have I said, I want one! A dozen times? Forget to enter lotto on the weekend.

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Re: The New .416 No.2 Rimmed Rigby Cartridge [Re: NitroX]
      #367150 - 26/06/22 12:26 AM

Bttt

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