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07 April 2010, 23:05
R. G. Howard
450/416
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?
07 April 2010, 23:13
GeorgeS
It was probably a Krieghoff .500/.416.

Search this forum. 'African Hunting', and 'Double Rifles' for several discussions.

George


09 April 2010, 19:23
Biebs
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.
09 April 2010, 22:36
Dave Bush
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
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.


Greatest double rifle caliber ever! tu2


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).
09 April 2010, 22:42
Biebs
Unless, of course, it happens to be in an S2 !!!!!!!!! (Mac made me say that!!!)
11 April 2010, 02:34
collani
@all

Here a picture of the legendary .500/416 Nitro Express loaded with Gian-Marchet Bullets.



Good shooting and good hunting
Collani
Cool


Gian Marchet Colani - the most famous mountain chamois hunter in the European Alps....