All,
I'm new to the forum, so please excuse me if this is a dumb question, but here goes.

I'd very much like to have a custom rifle built in .416 Rigby, but I am having a tough time locating an action for me. The problem is I am a left handed. I have spoken with several action makers and those few that do have a left handed action that will take the 416 Rigby are either way out on production time or way out of my price range. MRC and CZ's are within my budget if that helps you to know what your dealing with. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you!!

I posted this on the gunsmithing page as well.

Look for a used LH Weatherby in .378 Wby, .416 Wby., or .460 Wby. and build your rifle on that.

Those rounds are based on the .416 Rigby case with a belt added.

I'm a lefty, too, and Rigby-sized actions are few and far between.

A far easier option is to build a .416 Remington (or even a .416 AccurateReloading) on a LH Winchester Model 70 or Ruger M77 Mk. II.

George

Thanks George! I have pretty much accepted the fact that I will have to go to a 416 Rem, but thought I would ask.

You're welcome. I wasn't kidding about the Weatherby actions; they'd work fine unless you had to have controlled-round feed.

The .416 Remington is a fine round; check out the .416 AR round as well, which fits in a standard action. See
AccurateReloading cartridges

George

...............Adam ....If you want classic velocities @ reduced pressure and are willing to hand load only then the 416 RUM or 416 Dakota will fit in a model 70 or Rem 700 action ...

Would a Montana Rifle Company Long Action work for a 416 Rigby? If so I think they are offering a discount on LH models.
Montana Rifle Thread

Rusty,

I think the Long action is for .375H&H-length and RUM rounds (3.65" COAL); it is the PH action that was for the Rigby and .505 Gibbs (4.0" COAL).

George

I dont think you can do a Rigby, but any of the H&H based mags would fit in this and not break the bank. I have no interest in this rifle, but have used simmilar for a conversion to 470 capstick.

GB lefty 300 rum model 70

Your right the 416 Rigby is a long shot within your budget. If you need CRF then I would find a Win. M70 in 375 H&H and have Danny Pederson (Classic Gun and Barrel works) in Prescott, AZ rebore and chamber to 416 Rem mag (work for that runs about 350). I had him do it to one of my 375's. By the way there is a LH 375 H&H for sale on AR for 1650.00 Look under classified and lefties forums.

Adam,

If you can find a lefty Model 70 in .375H&H or Ruger Hawkeye in .375 Ruger, pick it up.

This will get you into a big bore right now, instead of a year from now.

Shoot it as a .375 to get acclimated to the recoil; if as you prepare to book your African DG hunt you decide you need a bigger gun, you can rebore or rebarrel at that time.

George

I'm a lefty and to be honest I've trained myself to use a right side bolt. It also has the advantage that you don't ever get wacked in the hand by your bolt handle. That became really obvious when Jeffe got wacked by the bolt handle on my .585 Nyati. I can easily cycle the bolt without ever taking the gun down off my shoulder either. Just reach over and grab it. You can even heat the bolt handle with a torch and bend it up to make it easier for you to work. Checker the bolt handle for a good grasp. Slinged up properly its really really fast. If you get a good straight stock it works equally well right handed or left handed. If you simply must have a cheekpiece look you can have one added or have a custom stock made. I'd go with the CZ 550 in .416 Rigby myself. -Rob

Learn useful stuff every day... I would be a right handed guy using a lefthanded action -- would there be a way to have it eject to the right? I boogered up my shoulder pretty bad, and have a "dead spot" where I can't work a bolt handle from the shoulder, but I might be able to reach over and work one...