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Just curious if anyone on here has one of these rifles? I'm looking for a big bore and these rifles have gotten my attention. A little more than I wanted to spend but from what little I've seen they look like you'd be getting your money's worth. I'm leaning towards one in 416 Rigby. Thanks. | ||
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ryry4: I took delivery of one of these rifles a few months ago. It is in 404 Jeffery. It is probably the smoothest feeding big bore that I own. You will not be displeased if you order one of these. Here's a photo of mine before I put a Nightforce scope on it:  | |||
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Have you shot it yet? They are a beautiful looking rifle. | |||
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I've put 20 rounds through it, (Hornady factory rounds loaded with 400 grain FMJ bullets). It is accurate, and fine to handle. Mine has a 24" barrel. With the scope, sling, and full magazine, it weighs 11 lbs. 14 ozs. As I am not a big fan of giant recoil, this weight was fine with me. | |||
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Nice. Thanks for the info. | |||
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Is the action stainless steel not blues on your rifle? | |||
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ryry4: there are a few different grades of this rifle, starting out with the field grade, which is blued throughout. Mine is the safari grade, which includes a little fancier wood, a coin finished receiver, bottom metal, bolt handle and grip cap. There is also some minor border engraving on these coin finished components. I do not believe the receiver is stainless steel…just coin finished. Best. Chip. | |||
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Ok. Thanks for the info. | |||
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You could also go for one of these: http://mcmillanusa.com/mcmilla...-custom-heritage.php http://mcmillanusa.com/mcmilla...-custom-prestige.php They will barrel these in 416 Rigby or even in 458 Lott as well. | |||
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I ordered one in .416 Rigby at SCI in Vegas. I spent a lot of time at the various booths handling a half dozen or so .416 Rigby's from different manufacturers and the Heym Martini was the best feeling rifle out there by far. Plus when my wife asked me what I'd like to drink for dinner that evening, I was able to tell her I'll have my second Martini of the day! | |||
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Seriously nice looking rifle. | |||
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Yes, I have one also, but got mine in 375 H&H. Seriously slick rifle, very accurate, had several 300 yard one shot animals. Shot geese in the head at 225 - PH says you can't hit that, if you do it will mess up the meat too much, I said, I'll hit the head, if I do will you go get it? He said no, but I'll have someone get it. Here they are:  The rifle just feels like old Africa, a pleasure to carry and shoot:   As was mentioned, there are a couple different grades on these, starting with plain blue, case colored, polished and engraved, I didn't see one that was ugly. Chris has a recent "deal" on these with a scope and mounts, give that some thought, the mounts are not easy on todays short scopes and long rifles. Post edit - forgot to add the one negative - can't throw a round in the chamber and close the bolt. Have to push it into the magazine, then run the bolt. I think I could fix that with a little work on the extractor, but haven't bothered. Haven't had to shoot anything twice with it yet, seriously. Wait, I did have several shots on a waterbuck, before re-sighting in on the first day. I did run a little short of 375 ammo on the last trip...  Master of Boats, Slayer of Beasts, Charmer of the fair sex, ...... and sometimes changer of the diaper..... | |||
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I wish they made it in left hand. | |||
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Hyem USA's current offering is the rifle plaus a Swaro 1-6 Z, I think, which is a nice set up. If you do a search you will find the thread, it was within the last couple of weeks. JPK  Free 500grains | |||
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Nice shooting on the spurwing geese. I'd glad to see others using hunting rifles on geese. Head shots work, but so do body shots. The trick is to keep things in the top half of the body sillouette. The meat rests in the bottom half. If the goose is in the water, just take out the floating part with the wings. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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Great info guys, keep it coming. Thanks. | |||
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Just ordered one in 416 Rigby. Any suggestions on ammo? | |||
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I should receive my Heym Express in .416 Rigby mid-April. Have some Federal Premium 400gr Barnes TSX along with some 400gr TB Sledgehammer. I also had John at Safari Arms put together a 20 round test set of 4 different loads. I'll let you know what works best for me. | |||
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That'd be great. I bought some Hornady DGX & DGS 400 gr factory loads to try out. | |||
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I think I ordered the first one when they were introduced a couple years ago. It's a .416 Rigby. I, too, looked at everything that was offered at the DSC show that year & decided on the Heym. Call Chris & see if he will still do the rifle/Swaroski package. If not, buy the rifle anyway. It's a world class rifle as good as anything you'd find from any of the English makers, only priced better. A GREAT bargain & GREAT rifle. ____________________________ .470 & 9.3X74R Chapuis' Tikka O/U 9.3X74R Searcy Classics 450/.400 3" & .577 C&H .375 2 1/2" Krieghoff .500 NE Member Dallas Safari Club | |||
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^^^^Nice. | |||
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ryry4, as long as you are shopping, take a look at the 404J ballistics VS the 416 Rigby. the 404 (actual bullet diameter is .423) was the choice of most game departments over the 416. One more round in the magazine, and a much lighter, trimmer action and rifle. I have owned both in CZ's and am now in process building another 404J. jmho... Rich | |||
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I already ordered the 416. Thanks for the info though, maybe the next go round.  As long as my wife doesn't start counting the rifles in the safe. | |||
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These are to me the epitome of the modern bolt action big gaame rifle. reimer johanssens offerings being in the same category. I am going to get one although I dont need another rifle | |||
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What the hell does THAT have to do with it! :-) | |||
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Something Biebs knows all too well. And then he ropes others into his addiction. He's what some would call a pusher. | |||
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Quote "reimer johanssens offerings being in the same category" Emron, please tell more about Johanssens offers. Thorns in fingers and hands, cuts in arms and legs, blisters in feets, happiness in me. | |||
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Do they make them in 450 Rigby??? Go Duke!! | |||
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based on the prechtl action, i believe, but correct me if i am wrong | |||
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Standard calibres are; 375 H&H, 404 Jeffery, 416 Rigby, and 458 Lott. Each magazine box and each action, is cartridge specific. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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The Heym Express action is made in house by Heym. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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So, do you have any confidence that you will ever have another first Martini after your wife discovers the subterfuge? Nice choice. I am envious. Luck, Stephen | |||
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Fortunately I have a very understanding wife. | |||
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...an real nice "ad on" is an extantion. It Looks great, it brings the technical standart up... (Later I show you some pictures of the working process) | |||
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Has anyone ever compared the 416 to the 404 in terms of weight and handling? I’ve read that Heym make their rifles cartridge specific, so am interested to find out if the 404 is much slimmer and trimmer than the 416 or if the difference is negligible. "A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience, rather than by a mob of onlookers. It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of this fact." | |||
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