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Ron_Vella
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Re: Is the 500/416 dead?
12/04/11 11:10 AM

In an attempt to get this thread back on track, I'd like to make a few personal observations. The .416 Rigby has long held a great reputation among seasoned African hands, read John Taylor for instance, for its' utility as both a short and long range cartridge. It has held that distinction virtually since its' introduction, which is aproaching its' centenary. I've wondered for about 30 years now why no one thought to design a rimmed version of it which would be suitable for both falling-block and double rifles.

Then lo and behold, Krieghoff introduced the .500-416 and I thought that this was "the answer to a maiden's prayers". Unfortunately their vehicle, the "safe-action" rifle, has not been a stellar performer, sales-wise. Also, as noted above, the standardization of the .450-400 by Hornady, has made available a 40 calibre classic nitro express cartridge at an affordable price.

However, none of the above, IMHO, takes anything away from the .500-416. I personally believe that it is a VERY fine cartridge and I hope that its' popularity will increase before it fades off into the mists of time. A 40 calibre, 400 grain bullet, with huge sectional density, launched at 2400 fps,is a wonderful long range performer and killer, regardless of the name of the cartridge which launches it.

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Is the 500/416 dead?	JusticeTrimble	03/04/11 09:31 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	03/04/11 09:32 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	mickey	03/04/11 09:56 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	AkMike	03/04/11 10:56 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	03/04/11 10:59 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	AkMike	03/04/11 12:00 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	NitroX	03/04/11 08:50 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	DarylS	03/04/11 10:31 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	04/04/11 07:31 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	DarylS	05/04/11 12:06 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	05/04/11 01:10 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	DarylS	10/04/11 10:23 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	13/04/11 01:20 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	DUGABOY1	12/04/11 12:31 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	DarylS	12/04/11 02:04 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	DUGABOY1	12/04/11 08:10 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ron_Vella	12/04/11 11:10 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	bonanza	13/04/11 02:54 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	13/04/11 07:32 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ron_Vella	13/04/11 10:36 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	13/04/11 10:49 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	13/04/11 10:41 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ripp	13/04/11 10:50 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	13/04/11 10:53 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ripp	13/04/11 11:32 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	13/04/11 11:44 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ron_Vella	13/04/11 11:11 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	bonanza	13/04/11 11:13 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	HendrikNZ	14/04/11 06:49 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	14/04/11 07:28 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ron_Vella	14/04/11 11:40 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	NitroX	14/04/11 05:36 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	bonanza	14/04/11 09:12 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ron_Vella	14/04/11 11:55 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	NitroX	15/04/11 12:21 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	14/04/11 12:00 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Dr_Deer	26/04/11 07:16 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ripp	15/04/11 10:29 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	15/04/11 10:38 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	NitroX	25/04/11 07:15 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	JabaliHunter	25/04/11 08:04 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Paul	14/04/11 12:27 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	14/04/11 12:35 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	AkMike	14/04/11 01:00 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Paul	14/04/11 04:47 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	14/04/11 04:50 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	bonanza	14/04/11 11:46 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500grains	14/04/11 07:23 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Ron_Vella	13/04/11 04:21 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	12/04/11 12:43 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	12/04/11 07:52 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	NitroX	12/04/11 03:13 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	xausa	12/04/11 07:14 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	NitroX	11/04/11 07:47 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	4seventy	11/04/11 07:43 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Rolf	10/04/11 06:03 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	Dr_Deer	04/04/11 05:50 PM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	mickey	03/04/11 10:53 AM
Re: Is the 500/416 dead?	500Nitro	03/04/11 10:58 AM

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