This afternoon while cruising the gunshops around town, I noticed one shop had a new Ruger M77 MarkII RSML? in 416 Rigby on the rack. This rifle was special ordered by a customer, and when it came in he said "Oh, didn't I tell you, I'm left-handed". So, I gave it a cursory inpsection, and it seems to be a well-made rifle. The one thing I didn't like about it was it had the same chinsy looking floorplate as standard Rugers. For $1800US, I think they coulda done a bit better. What say you? Is this a rifle worth owning? Do these have any problems with that big Rigby case? Any feedback is appreciated, before I decide to spend any of my hardly earned (according to my wife) cash.

Mud:

I have the Ruger Magnum in 375 and think it's a great rifle. I can't imagine the Rigby would be any different. The guns are built like tanks...and are a touch on the heavy side for caliber. This might not be a bad thing for the Rigby and Lott rounds. I added a pad and ordered a new front sight from New England Custom Guns. I like mine a lot. You can look around and find them for $1650-1700 pretty easy.
Good luck on your decision.

Gary
DRSS
NRA Lifer

Yeah, I noticed they seem to be built hell for stout, but never did I once think it was too heavy for a 416 Rigby! I also liked the way it pointed when I shouldered it. The sights were just naturally aligned when shouldered. Kinda like pointing a shotgun that fits right.

Hello,
I have three of them and have yet to see other offerings/mfg's, in those calibers, 375, 458 Lott, and 416 Rigby, offer as much value as the Rugers. Yes, CZ has similar offerings and less money, but add all the features of the Ruger and believe best all around DG bolt rifles for the money on the market today. Did I forget to say that they are made in the good ol' USA!!!

All of mine have outstanding wood on them and no, they show no inclination of splitting whatsoever, couple hundred rounds down the tubes to date and accuracy is 1 moa or less and feeding is flawless and bolt is smooth as though it were on glass, so I have no complaints of any kind. In the event you do purchase, do not, I repeat do not, alter the rifle in any way other than perhaps front sight change, easy to do with NECG inserts, for Ruger will take care of the problem of whatever nature unless large doses of stupidity have been applied to the rifle.
Some will say you need to bed the rifle and can only say that the owner's manual warns against such activity. If it does split, not likely, let Ruger take care of it for you. Retail on that stock is something over 700 bucks, so any fidling or bedding exercises will be to your account. Again, I think highly of the Ruger Magnum Deluxe Rifles but it may not be what you want and the best of luck with whatever you purchase.

driver and Gary said it very well. I think the Ruger M77 Magnum is a tremendous value in terms of what it takes to build a large case big bore rifle. I think the M77 Magnum is a little on the heavy side for a .375 H&H but I like the weight in the .416 Rigby and .458 Lott. Also, the forearm rests nicely on shooting sticks. The scope aligned perfectly on every M77 Magnum I know about. A couple of "clicks" to bore sight and she's dead-on.

I like the "balance" of the Ruger and I like the look. Only short runs of these are made a year. They are a custom-production rifle. My understanding is that Ruger is now offering this rifle in .338 Lapua. I'd like the whole set.

Good luck with your decision.

Buliwyf

I don't think you will find a "better" 416 Rigby for the price.

There are 2 for sale on Gunbroker right now for $1470 both new in the box beautiful rifles!

Update! Buds gunshop on Gunbroker is selling them new in the box for $1553.32 too.

I have the 375. The are outstanding rifles and will outlast many generations of your family.

I agree, NIB is about $1500

I Have the Ruger RSM in 458 Lott. I'm thrilled with it. Absolutely the best rifle available for the money. I would buy ANY of the calibers chambered in the RSM in a heart beat. Best, Starcharvski.

Hold up a second! He bought an RSM in LEFT hand? I didn't even know such an animal was available. Has anyone else heard of this?

Clayman,
The excuse the customer gave for not taking the 416 that he ordered was that it wasn't left-handed. I don't know if these are made in left-hand or not.

Nope, not available in left hand.

B

I've had my .375 for 2 1/2 yrs and can't say enough good about it. Other than the ivory bead NECG front sight mine's factory original. I'd take it anyplace, anytime, for anything with confidence.

Bought mine used.best target that came with the gun was 3 shots in .424", i can only get~5/8"-its a keeper for sure.if you dont think there a bargain just see what a custom metalsmith will charge you for an integral quarter rib bbl alone.

They look like they should cost 2x more than they do.