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416 Rigby vs. 416 Weatherby?

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16 July 2006, 22:34
Positron
416 Rigby vs. 416 Weatherby?
Got a question for you guys that reload why is it that a 416 Rigby cant be load to achieve the same velocity as the 416 Weatherby arn't they the same size cases? killpc


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16 July 2006, 22:46
woodsracer
You can basically do what you are talking about, and that is how I load for my elk rifle. The only difference is that the web on the .416 WBY cases are usually a tiny bit thicker than a standard .416 Rigby case. Most reloading manuals always load for the lighter standard Rigby load: 400 gr bullet at 2400 fps (for old rifles, in the HOT African environment). If you purchase a Barnes manual, it will show you how to safely "hot-rod" the venerable Rigby. thumb


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16 July 2006, 22:50
woodsracer
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, BTW! jumping


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