I am currently having a mauser action barreled in 7x57 but I have decided to mark the barrel "275 Rigby" for nostagia's sake.

I know I can shoot 7x57 loads all day long but would like to match up some correctly headstamped brass in case it comes with me to Africa someday.

I looked at the Quality brass website and had no luck - any other options??

personally I'd take 7 X 57 ammo and in the remote chance it went bad on you I'd let them have the ammo and buy more in Johannesburg or where ever you're meeting your PH or outfitter.....

but buying ammo thereis a decent fallback for that caliber as it's readily available there.

I don't know about other African countries, but it might not work in South Africa when it comes to buying the ammo there. Your South African firearms permit (issued by SAPS when you enter the country) would say "275 Rigby" as that is what would be marked on the rifle. So, you'd only be allowed to buy "275 Rigby" cartridges locally and not "7x57 Mauser". I'm certainly not an expert concerning the SA firearms laws/regulations, though. I could be wroing about this. Still, it might be worth finding out for sure. (I'm sure some of our South African posters will know.)

Personally, I'd have the barrel marked 275 Rigby (7x57) just to be on the safe side. Not as elegant but it might save some hassles in Africa when trying to buy ammo.

-Bob F.

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Originally posted by Riodot:
I am currently having a mauser action barreled in 7x57 but I have decided to mark the barrel "275 Rigby" for nostagia's sake.

I know I can shoot 7x57 loads all day long but would like to match up some correctly headstamped brass in case it comes with me to Africa someday.

I looked at the Quality brass website and had no luck - any other options??

I bought some from Quality Cartridge, not cheap, about twice Remington prices. If you buy from them make sure you tell them to size them to 7x57 specs as they seem to think 275 Rigby is longer in the body. ie: they won't chamber in 7x57 until they are run through a 7x57 sizing die.

I also had my replacement barrel dual marked with both 275 Rigby / 7x57 just in case

Roi

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Originally posted by BFaucett:
Personally, I'd have the barrel marked 275 Rigby (7x57) just to be on the safe side. Not as elegant but it might save some hassles in Africa when trying to buy ammo. -Bob F.

Personally,Bob you are right. Elegant doesn't feed the bull dog. roger

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What a fabulous posession, Alf. Have you posted any pictures anywhere?

Sorry to hijack the thread.

analog_peninsula

i dont think rigby ever marked any of there rifles 7x57 maybe marking it 7 m/m , it wont appear to be a military like ,i hope you are rounding of the pistol grip and a plain butt of steel ,no forend tip and rigby would bend there bolt handles a little closer to the stock than what your typical oberndorf would be. are you using an intermidiate action ,i know there not easy to findi have the original raer and front sights that i took of a 350 rigby im am in the midst of trying to find a machinist to run some of these bases in different diameters of for me.
alf did you get one of your early ones from steve barrnett? he had one about 1 year ago but i missed it by 1 day i have one built in 1906 4 digit 2xxx and a 303.4 digit 3xxx not many of them around on the top of thye 303, it says

sighted for
RIGBYS
special 303
bore

the 7x57 has no caliber marknigs if i would do it i wouild engrave on the barrel near the left reciever ring 7mm and i think that would cover any problems that could occur in africa


.paul

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Outstanding, Alf!!!

To the original question, Quality Cartridge lists properly headstamped brass.
http://www.qual-cart.com/exotic.htm

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Alf, i dont think many people know that 303. exists what a find!!i am looking into one right now a rigby that is in england. that takedown is also pretty rare, noticed the earlier guns have a really short forend, that case hardening cant be original ? they have to be the best looking but simplistic guns ever built ........paul

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Originally posted by BFaucett:
Personally, I'd have the barrel marked 275 Rigby (7x57) just to be on the safe side. Not as elegant but it might save some hassles in Africa when trying to buy ammo.

-Bob F.

I'm actually having that done - "(7x57)" in small numbers on the opposite side of the barrel. I saw the suggestion before and thought it was a good idea.

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Originally posted by analog_peninsula:
What a fabulous posession, Alf. Have you posted any pictures anywhere?

Sorry to hijack the thread.

analog_peninsula

Hijack away!! I want to see it too!!

Alf!! Wooo! Very nice!!

Amazing, and appreciate you sharing them here for all to see.

T260

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Originally posted by Riodot:
I am currently having a mauser action barreled in 7x57 but I have decided to mark the barrel "275 Rigby" for nostagia's sake.

I know I can shoot 7x57 loads all day long but would like to match up some correctly headstamped brass in case it comes with me to Africa someday.

I looked at the Quality brass website and had no luck - any other options??

Back to the original question. Can you suggest any sources for 275 rigby brass??

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Alf

Last time I was with David at his range in January I picked up a few rounds for my collection, as you know he loads the .275 for Paul Roberts who owned the Rigby name until a few years back, at one time he simply used W-W brass but the samples I took back from him were in plain old Norma 7 x 57 Brass.

Like you have stated old Kynoch loaded .275 was usually stamped with Kynoch, sometimes even a "K" and 7mm Mauser, I too have never seen any old ammo hedstamped .275..

Those rifles you have there are mighty nice and sell here for £150 each, I;ll take them off your hands for £160 each

Riodot,
You should call Quality Cartridge about the Rigby headstamped brass. I spoke with them about a two months ago and they had some, even though you may have missed on their website. If you look under "correctly headstamped wildcat brass" you will see it is listed as "current". Besides, they will make any headstamped brass you need.

http://www.qual-cart.com/

Concerning South African gun laws, I understand that the caliber has to be engraved on the barrel. In fact, under the letter of the law, the action serial number is also supposed to be engraved on the barrel as well. Enforcement of the rules is another matter. I have bored everyone on this forum by repeating that another reason for a 275 Rigby headstamp is that it is a civilian/hunting legal caliber in France whereas the 7X57 is not. I am not advocating that France be the benchmark for anyone's personal decisions, but if you did want to hunt in France with that rifle you wouldn't want to have 7X57 anywhere on the rifle.

Alf,
I realize you posted the pictures of the 275 Rigby Mauser take-down because you are trying to sell it and no one is interested. So, if you bet on Spain against France, have to pay your bookie and need some quick cash, I still have a thousand dollars in my account which could be yours. I know Tomlinson is offering a fair price but I have personal reasons for upping the ante.

ridiot,i dont think rigby ever marked there guns as 275.rigby but may have seen 275.h.v. or just 275.bore i think if you mark it 275.bore it is english sounding and may cover you in different countries for hunting

alf is that takedown for sale?.......paul

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Alf's "momma" is very attractive. Since she puts up with Alf, she must be a saint as well.

After ALF departs this vale of tears I shall get a haircut, put on freshly shined shoes, and head North by Northwest.

Barring that, we shall take up a collection to build the Mauser Museum.

LD

ridiot, pm 470 mbogo. He stamped blank brass for a while. He would know how to get the "stamping tools". Then rework basic '06 brass.
Also maybe try Jamison brass.

Thanks for all the feedback gentlemen. It raised more questions than answers, but it was informative!!

Alf: thanks for posting those pictures. What a treat!

Riodot: sorry about the hijack. Good luck with the cases.

analog_peninsula

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Originally posted by analog_peninsula:
Alf: thanks for posting those pictures. What a treat!

Riodot: sorry about the hijack. Good luck with the cases.

analog_peninsula

No Worries - I enjoyed the photos too.

Oy, Riodot!!!!
http://www.custombrassandbullets.com/ji092.html

Thanks for posting those pictures Alf.Truly beautiful pieces of functional Art.

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Originally posted by .366torque:
Oy, Riodot!!!!
http://www.custombrassandbullets.com/ji092.html

366 torque: thank you