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05 March 2005, 21:53
WESR
Semi-auto .416 rigby now available
Take a look at the Cobb MCR-400: http://www.cobb50.com/mcr.htm

The thought of turning a BAR into a .458 WM has always been interesting to me, but this takes semi-auto bigbores to a new level. They are available in .300 H+H, .375H+H, .378 Weatherby, .416 Rigby and .458 WM as well as many other chamberings.

Now, since they can be had in .458 WM and .378 Weatherby, then a .450 Rigby or 458 Lott seem like an easy conversion. Maby even a .500 A-square or .550 RNS.

Hmm...A semi-auto .550. Just what the paranoid sportsman with an active imagination needs when multiple pachyderms comes charging in simultaneously.

These seem kind of pimpish, but if they were of a suitable weight, would make great toys to take to the range. What do you all think?


Wes


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05 March 2005, 22:11
N E 450 No2
One of those in 458 Win. shooting 350 Hornady RN,s might be just the ticket for hogs in the thick. sofa


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05 March 2005, 22:22
Atkinson
Nice toy, but you cannot take a simi auto to Africa....


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05 March 2005, 22:31
Hog Killer
Not without a lot better butt stock shame shame

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06 March 2005, 00:43
475Guy
Lord Have Mercy! Can you imagine chasing expensive brass everytime you light one off? The rangemaster at the range I go to is already to blackball me as it is when I'm shooting my boltaction trash! Is the line ready? HELLNO! I'm still looking for that last piece of expensive brass! Cool Cool Razzer Razzer Roll Eyes Roll Eyes


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06 March 2005, 01:29
Oldsarge
Shudder!


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06 March 2005, 03:01
lb404
WHY? Cant use it in Africa for dangerous!~!Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done.


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06 March 2005, 09:07
45LCshooter
The side mount magazine is interesting...I wonder how much harder it is to convert it to belt feed?


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06 March 2005, 10:45
byf42
that is insane! eek2


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06 March 2005, 14:37
PC
I would love one..............pity that we live under a dictatorship Frowner
06 March 2005, 14:53
gixxer
The belt feed is an intersting idea. If one could imagine a 100rd belt @ $2 to $5 a round... Revert back to the picking up expensive brass post too. That being the case, just go the full 9 and get the M2HB semi auto kit and a bunch of surplus ammo. A little more expensive, but imagine the WOW factor when you show up to the range with your gun on wheels attached to a pintle hook on the back of the truck!!
06 March 2005, 16:49
p dog shooter
Cool I would want a standard AR type butt stock instead of the one on it. One in 338RUM if they are accurate would make a neat sniper.
06 March 2005, 18:04
jeffeosso
a certain amount of "cool" factor, but not my cup of tea....

jeffe


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06 March 2005, 18:13
JohnTheGreek
I like it, paticularly the idea of a 9,3x62. Tell me a shortie version of that rifle isn't every game scout's dream! Big Grin

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06 March 2005, 21:23
kaboom
Why not just get a Barret 82A1 and have a 10 shot semi in a True dangerous game caliber ?
06 March 2005, 21:28
MacD37
Roll Eyes sofa


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07 March 2005, 01:18
fla3006
Not my cup of tea either.


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07 March 2005, 01:38
Whitworth
Yikes.



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07 March 2005, 02:27
ALF
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07 March 2005, 03:11
vapodog
A .416 Rigby auto.....but is it controlled round feed?
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07 March 2005, 04:06
Oldsarge
ALF,
Merciful Heavens! I knew that some BC types had had it right up to here with Ottowa but I had no idea that technicals were in the offing. Komes der Rabolution! Remind me to say down south where it are safe!


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07 March 2005, 04:07
gixxer
That is just amazing ALF. Truly amazing. It's like you read my mind...
07 March 2005, 05:21
416SW
Alf thats one serious shooting rig you got there.

Hmmmmm a semi auto 378 Weatherby, thats serious. Alas it will never happen here in Australia, would make a good roo rifle though
07 March 2005, 05:25
old4x4
Mad cool...I like it


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07 March 2005, 16:44
50bmgcal
Well I just called Cobb and they said for California, African safari and other locals where semi-autos are not allowed they will make the MCR-400 in Fast-Action. Which they said is just like the .50bmg they sell. Which means an AR15 that has a straight pull back
08 March 2005, 14:27
Minkman
How about one in 45/70? roflmao
08 March 2005, 22:07
okie john
When I was in the Army, I truly came to know the M-16 platform. And the 9.3x62 is one of my favorite cartridges. And you can put just about any type of optics on it. And. And. And... Okie John


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