Which One

02 March 2010, 18:48

Barend

Which One

Dear All

I am looking for a new big bore. I currently have a 375H&H and a 416 Rigby. My line of thought is to go with one of the following (rifle make next to cartridge):
450 Rigby (CZ); or
460 Weatherby (Weatherby); or
500 Jeffrey (CZ)

I would appreciate some comments and/or suggestions

02 March 2010, 19:02

Idaho Sharpshooter

A logical step up would be the 450 Rigby. I have a CZ in 450 Dakota, same-same cartridge. Two steps up would be the CZ in 505 Gibbs. I got one of those too, and you can tell the difference.
Are you anywhere close enough to come to the Boise, Idaho, area and try both out? I'll make the offer.

Rich

02 March 2010, 22:17

Use Enough Gun

.458 Lott

02 March 2010, 22:53

jeffeosso

458 lott

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

02 March 2010, 22:57

fla3006

458 Lott or 500 A-2

NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS.
Shoot & hunt with vintage classics.

02 March 2010, 23:42

nongwe

What do you intend using it for.

02 March 2010, 23:49

jwp475

How about a 458 Watts, versitile for sure. The ability to shoot 458 Watts< 458 Lott and 458 Win all in the same rifle. Never be without ammo any where in the world of big bores.

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03 March 2010, 01:17

PoppaW

Out of the three listed. I would go 460Wby and then the 500. I found enough difference going from the 416 Rigby to the 460 to have fun. Brass is easy to get also.

03 March 2010, 01:22

LionHunter

Another for the .458Lott

Mike
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03 March 2010, 01:52

Dr. Duc

I have a Lott and a 450 Dakota and the Dakota is much more pleasant to shoot. I can load from 2100 to 2400fps with no trouble and great accuracy.
I have shot the Rigby some and it is a good round too. Not punishing at all with good velocity.
I like the Dakota in a 20" barrel. You can still get 2350fps from it with no trouble and good accuracy.

03 March 2010, 02:17

Mafunyane

I will go with the .500 cal
If you buy a .458 it would not be long till you again start thinking about a bigger gun.

03 March 2010, 04:25

Buliwyf

.500 Jeffery.

03 March 2010, 04:32

505ED

500 jeffery is got the cool factor hands down, but 458 lott is easy to feed and take care of