Saw a Heym Express bolt action rifle, and liked how it felt in my hands. This is the new design from 2009 with the stock design by Martini, not the older style.

The owner knows I've been willing to buy a nice custom Mauser at one point, and said he can sell it to me. Since I've only got to handle it for a few minutes, I though you could give me proper advice and information.

What do you think of this rifle, and how does it compare to rifles costing the same amount of money?

I also read in Heym's catalog that this rifle is the only one in the world that has action specific to caliber, and magazine boxes made for each caliber that matched every curve of the load. Is it true that no one else does that? One thinks that if its such a good thing the heavy hitters like Purdey, Holland, and Westley Richards would do it

Any information is appreciated.

I have one in 416 Rigby and it is the smoothest feeding bolt gun I have ever had. In addition to the fine finishing this may be due to the entire magazine being machined specifically for the 416 Rigby. The machining of the magazine also seems to prevent the bullets in the magazine from being deformed by recoil.

Mine is also supremely accurate. I get minute of angle all the way from handloads to 20-06 muzzle energy {Fun for practice!} through 400gr factory loads.

Some other features I like are the safety that directly locks the firing pin and the integral scope dovetails on the receiver that eliminate the possibility of mount screw loosening/failing. With the Alaska Arms quick removable scope rings I can carry a spare scope and, since the rings go back to zero on installation; make a quick scope change in the field.

I bought one a few years ago. This is the rifle I wish I had been able to buy for the first DG rifle. After going through numerous bolt actions and three Double rifles this is my favorite. Balanced as well or better than any of the others I’ve owned, very lively and points like a shotgun that fitted to you. Great wood on standard version, exceptional smooth action, great safety, xceptional metal work, great irons and great scope mounting options. All around top quality and built trim and slim with each caliber having its own magazine box made to that cartridge. In my option nothing not to like and built like a pr war British best bolt gun. Mine shoots SUB MOA with several different loads. This gun was used by me recently on Australian Water buffalo and shot exceptionally quickly and well with irons. In short I highly recommend this rifle.

Forgot to add in above post that If H&H or the others did it, it would be no better but priced higher. That’s just my opinion but that’s what I think.

I like it and will be adding one to "the" collection.

Just have to convince thrm that a medium action in 7x57 and 9.3x62 would be a popular option

Thank you very much> Any chance you can post pictures of yours? Would love to see the grade of wood.

Sent you a PM. Will be happy to email you a photo of the rifle, I have a Heym Express in .416 Rigby.

If I had the money I could easily do with 6 such rifles in various classic calibers

7X57 - 7 lbs scoped
300 H&H - 8 lbs scoped
9.3X62 - 8 lbs scoped
375 H&H - 8.5 lbs scoped
416 Rigby - 9.5 lbs scoped
404 Jeffery - 9 lbs scoped

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Originally posted by Brian564:
Thank you very much> Any chance you can post pictures of yours? Would love to see the grade of wood.

Hello, Brian564: Here are a couple of photos of my Heym Express in .404 Jeffrey:





I knew that these rifles had caliber specific magazine boxes....but not sure that each caliber had unique entire actions. As with my other Heyms, this is a beautiful rifle that feeds flawlessly. Cheers. Chip.

I think the rifle is too heavy in .375, but great for the larger calibers

Thank you all very much for the information and pictures. Much appreciated

The folks who that I talked to that owned one seemed very happy with them.I've heard good things about Heym barrels too.

Chip,

What does your 404 weigh in at bare?

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Originally posted by Haverluk:
Chip,

What does your 404 weigh in at bare?

Hello, Haverluk. The .404 weighs 9 pounds 7 ounces without the scope, sling, or ammunition. With all of that stuff, it weighs 11 pounds 15 ounces. Here are a couple of additional photos:






Cheers. Chip.