416 Rigby Hornady or Fusion Bullets

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14 January 2013, 06:47

Joe Savikataaq Jr

416 Rigby Hornady or Fusion Bullets

Which is a better bullet for the 416 Rigby. Federal Fusion or Hornady?
If your thinking both are bad, at the moment those are the only 2 I can get a hold of. So of the 2 which is better for Cape Buffalo?

Thank You in advance for your answers

Joe Savikataaq jr

14 January 2013, 07:06

Todd Williams

I would stay away from the DGX bullet at all cost on anything that can bite or stomp you to death. My 2 centavos!

14 January 2013, 08:27

wsquared

Have you looked at Barnes TSX or banded solids? Both show as available on Wholesale sports website http://ca.wholesalesports.com

14 January 2013, 22:13

Pancho

I've used Hornady 400gr SP on several buffalo. They worked very well and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. However - I'm always on the lookout for somebody with a stash of TBBC they want to get rid of. TBBC is my bullet of choice but Federal denies them to the reloader market.

Pancho
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21 January 2013, 04:41

Paul Reed

Swift A Frame...never fails, it is the perfect buffalo bullet. Swift has International Distributors in Canada.
See: http://www.swiftbullets.com/international-sales

Paul

21 January 2013, 05:49

505ED

Like said above stay away from the DGX bullet. See thread on the double rifle forum.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...0101804/m/8071025481

Ed

22 January 2013, 01:45

Joe Savikataaq Jr

Thank You guys,

I am getting barnes solid, and swift a frames,to use on my rigby. Booked for zambia,but might have to change it to Zimbabwe. Still waiting for word.

Joe Savikataaq Jr

22 January 2013, 14:20

Norwegianwoods

I have only used the Federal Fusion in 30-06 on some PGs, and I will never consider to use the Fusion bullet on DG after that experience...

30 January 2013, 14:17

416Tanzan

quote:
Originally posted by Joe Savikataaq Jr:
Thank You guys,

I am getting barnes solid, and swift a frames,to use on my rigby. Booked for zambia,but might have to change it to Zimbabwe. Still waiting for word.

Joe Savikataaq Jr

If you have a traditional 16.5" twist, then you should consider staying down at the 350 grain level with monolithic FLAT-nosed solids in .416". You can order flatnose solids directly from Barnes, I would not recommend the round-nose.
If you want 400 grain bullets then you should consider lead-core for the solid. Or perhaps Northfork 370 grain, or Cutting Edge monolithic FLAT nose. Stability is important, both in flight and inside the animal.

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