I am looking at a used rifle in excellent condition. Here is what I know about it right now. Custom built in 1990, chambered for .416 Hoffman Mag, Sako action, 3 rear sights of which 2 are folding, Browns Precision synthetic stock with a 24' barrel. I would guess the weight around 10 to 12 pounds. Has an excellent trigger pull. The barrell has what appears to be the word HELLEL engraved on it. The owner supposedly paid $3500 for it and is asking $1500 for it now. Also includes new RCBS dies.

I am not familiar with the Hoffman mag round but it will also shoot Rem mags. What are your opinions on this?

OOPS, make that a 24" barrel!!

Georges round is the the predecessor of the 416 rem. 2400 fps with a 400 grain bullet.

It's an excellent round, and if you like then gun, and it fits you, go for it!!

jeffe

From the Trophy Room Books web site:
http://www.trophyroombooks.com/




A Country Boy in Africa
by George Hoffman
Limited Edition: 1000.
Signed and numbered.

Someone once said, �A professional hunter started his career with very little money, a new rifle and two young trackers. At the end, he had no money, an old rifle and two old trackers.� But what adventures they had. It's been a long road from Missouri's back woods to Africa's game fields, but George Hoffman made that trip and his life has never been the same. In addition to a long, successful hunting career he's developed the popular big game cartridge; the .416 [Hoffman], a cartridge respected and used by clients and professionals alike.

Throughout his long career, George Hoffman has done it all. He's learned that the PH has to know what the animal might do AND what the client might do when the time comes. Be prepared. Whether the hunt has been easy or hard, George has stood up to the task. Whether it went as planned or not, George tells it in his own inimitable style that has pleased readers for many years.

This is, indeed, a very candid big game hunting book. And, yes, there is a long story on the why and how of the .416 development. The chapter on Safari Rifles, Bullets, etc. is now considered a classic on the subjects. George is one of the few professionals that have capped off a career by developing a cartridge that will live on. He's added to that legacy with this truly enjoyable book.

https://s17.2coolweb.com/trophyroombooks/trbpubs/countryboyinafrica.htm

Sadly, Mr. Hoffman just recently passed away. Personally, I'd much rather have a rifle that was stamped .416 Hoffman than .416 Remington on the barrel. I'd considerate a tribute to Mr. Hoffman.

Just my two cents worth....
-Bob F.

[ 09-17-2003, 21:17: Message edited by: BFaucett ]

thanks BFaucett!

You can shoot a 416 Rem Mag round in a Hoffman chamber but not conversly. They are the same as far as performance.

Sounds like a winner. And will take factory loads. A .416 Hoffman stamp is cooler than any .416 Rem. stamp. And the weight if that heavy, will make it easier on the shoulder. After-all it wasn't meant to be taken up an elk mountain.

Leo

That is my thinking as well. From what I have described, what do you think of the price?