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I think 'they' are still (not sure) restricted to non -government calibres in India, which means no .450's allowed.
Thus a .416 and .470 are both allowed, as are .500's, etc.

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Daryl, I doubt any gun or ammo makers factor in India seriously into what they make nowadays.

Hunting there happens, mostly under the table, and is mostly banned. Every animal is sacred or holy according to someone somewhere. And hunting is viewed as elitist, by the socialists and part if the Rajah and Colonial era. Even Bollywood stars have been gaoled for shooting a relatively common animal.

It does happen. I was invited by two different people to hunt there. Never did. Didn't see the attraction of a damp shit smeared cell for five years before a trial, for the game being considered.

Target shooting of course is conducted.

other than that it is sad, but mostly part of nostalgia.

Rigby is a UK company, and guns depending on model, or components are either made in the UK or Germany. Mauser are of course shareholders and also suppliers of some components. Finished off or made from scratch by Rigby depending on model and price.

The Rising Bite double rifles are reported as 100% UK Rigby made.

Barrels, who knows. I have seen barrels for all sorts of brand makers in two gun makers workshops.

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John aka NitroX

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Edited by NitroX (09/07/19 01:18 AM)

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