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Feeding Issues on a 450 Rigby vs. 458 Lott

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19 April 2013, 05:48
Texas Blue Devil
Feeding Issues on a 450 Rigby vs. 458 Lott
Three years ago at the SCI show, I talked to a custom rifle builder that said he didn't like building a 450 Rigby because it was difficult to make it feed correctly. He strongly recommended a 458 Lott instead. At that point, I thanked him for his time and left. I don't even remember who he was, but I never forgot what he said. It seemed odd to me.

Is the 458 Lott really a better/more reliable feeding cartridge?? Are their problems with the 450 Rigby??

I have a 416 Rigby, and never had a problem with it.

Thanks!!!


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19 April 2013, 06:17
Dave Bush
I have a 450 Dakota that feeds perfectly but it was a full custom from American Hunting Rifles. Wayne wouldn't send out a rifle unless it was feeding perfectly.


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19 April 2013, 08:21
MHC_TX
I have a 450 Rigby and it is one of the "slickest" feeding rifles I have.
19 April 2013, 08:52
Michael Robinson
He had it exactly backwards.


Mike

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24 April 2013, 23:14
capoward
Unfortunately it would appear this 'custom rifle builder' is not proficient in properly modifying action rails to properly feed a cartridge that does not closely follow the case profile of the original factory chambered cartridge...


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