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I saw a double rifle for sale in what I recall was 450/416. It looked like a Merkel. Seller said the caliber was supposed to equal a 416 Rigby. I never heard of that caliber but he said he had RCBS dies for it. Anybody know anything about this caliber? | ||
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It was probably a Krieghoff .500/.416. Search this forum. 'African Hunting', and 'Double Rifles' for several discussions. George  | |||
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Yes, the 500/416...a necked down 500 NE, meant to recreate the ballistics of the venerable 416 Rigby. Most DR calibers generate velocities of 1,950 to 2,100 FPS, but the 500/416 get it up close to that "magical" mark...a 400gr bullet at 2,400 fps, with lots of bullets to choose from. | |||
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Greatest double rifle caliber ever!  Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | |||
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Unless, of course, it happens to be in an S2 !!!!!!!!! (Mac made me say that!!!) | |||
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@all Here a picture of the legendary .500/416 Nitro Express loaded with Gian-Marchet Bullets.  Good shooting and good hunting Collani  Gian Marchet Colani - the most famous mountain chamois hunter in the European Alps.... | |||
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