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NitroX

I have been told that the good old .404 Jeffery is slow with a poor SD, making it no good for buff and elephant. The bullets doesn't penetrate and there is no "punch".
The new .425 Express is supposed to be better, but brass is no-excisting.
Have you any experience with the .404 Jeffery?
Robie

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Robie, whoever told you that shouldn't even be asked for an opinion as it is so ridiculous. The 404 has shot 1000 elephants to every 1 for the Rigby and 5,000 buffalo for every 1 also.

The 400 grain bullet at 23-2500 is every bit the Rigby and with a larger diameter bullet to boot.

A lighter and handier rifle, less recoil, and easy to find components. While you can buy Rigby ammunition can you afford it at US150/box? Get the 404J and get the rifle Rigby tried to imitate but couldn't.

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Mick

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