450 rigby

18 April 2011, 00:52

jam70

450 rigby

I'm thinking about a new rifle, anyone have first hand experience with one? Likes, dislikes, performance, and opinions

18 April 2011, 01:09

GeorgeS

Use the 'find' button above to search for this chambering; there have been several discussions about it in the past.

George

18 April 2011, 01:26

Biebs

African PH Karl Stumpfe uses one built on a Vektor action. About the same as a 450 Dakota...around 2,450 fps with a 500gr bullet.

18 April 2011, 05:30

Dave Bush

Jam:

I have a 450 Dakota. Fantastic rifle. Wayne at American Hunting rifles built if for me. If you want a beautiful custom 450 Rigby for not too much money, give Wayne a call. I shoot 450 grain TSXs out of mine at 2400 fps with no problem. If I was doing it again, I would go with the Rigby and put a removable brake on it. They do churn up some pretty good recoil.

Dave
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18 April 2011, 05:44

Michael Robinson

I intend to send my Lott to AHR for rechambering to .450 Rigby, as soon as I finish up a few more projects.

To my way of thinking, it's the king of the .45s.

18 April 2011, 05:51

Biebs

That'll juice it up a bit! Jim Kobe is stocking a Waffenfabrik Hein for me in 450 Dakota, and adding a quarter rib, barrel band, etc. Should be done pretty soon.

18 April 2011, 05:52

Biebs

quote:
I would go with the Rigby and put a removable brake on it. They do churn up some pretty good recoil.

Dave, my W Hein does have a removable brake, but last time I checked, I wasn't a HOMO !!!! :-)

18 April 2011, 05:56

Dave Bush

LOLOLOL.... Biebs, give the 450 grain TSXs a try. I can help you with load data if you need some.

P.S. I told Paul not to let you shoot his 600 so you would buy another .577 or 600

18 April 2011, 06:29

Biebs

Dave, thanks...will do. I think I have a couple boxes in the rack somewhere.