19 April 2013, 05:48
Texas Blue DevilFeeding 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!!!
19 April 2013, 06:17
Dave BushI 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.
19 April 2013, 08:21
MHC_TXI have a 450 Rigby and it is one of the "slickest" feeding rifles I have.
19 April 2013, 08:52
Michael RobinsonHe had it exactly backwards.
24 April 2013, 23:14
capowardUnfortunately 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...