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.416 Taylor
09 February 2008, 16:50
oscar.416 Taylor
Hello,
I am considering having a .416 Taylor put together
on a M70 action.I would like to know if the new
barrel needs a secondary recoil barrel lug or is it
not necessary? I plan on using a synthetic stock.
Thankyou
09 February 2008, 17:02
StefanI hunted with a 416 Taylor for about 10 years. It had a Claro walnut stock, two crossbolts and a godd bed-job. I practised regulary with the rifle and maby put 1000 rounds thru it. I didn´t have a extra recoil lug installed on the rifle (FN m-98) and didn´t have any problems at all. Claro walnut isn´t the best choise for a big cartridge like that but the stock standed up to the task great.
In my opinion you will do just fine without a extra recoil lug on a 416 T, it´s not the heavyest of the big-game rounds......
If you use a good glass/carbon fibre stock from McMillan for example the stock vill perform well if you give it a proper bedding.
Good luck with your new rifle!
Stefan
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09 February 2008, 22:00
oscarThankyou Stefan,
That's what I needed.
10 February 2008, 00:32
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by Stefan:
I hunted with a 416 Taylor for about 10 years. It had a Claro walnut stock, two crossbolts and a godd bed-job. I practised regulary with the rifle and maby put 1000 rounds thru it. I didn´t have a extra recoil lug installed on the rifle (FN m-98) and didn´t have any problems at all. Claro walnut isn´t the best choise for a big cartridge like that but the stock standed up to the task great.
In my opinion you will do just fine without a extra recoil lug on a 416 T, it´s not the heavyest of the big-game rounds......
If you use a good glass/carbon fibre stock from McMillan for example the stock vill perform well if you give it a proper bedding.
Good luck with your new rifle!
Stefan
Stefan.....that was an excellent reply!.....good job!
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10 February 2008, 03:38
StefanI enjoy this forum a lot, even though I don´t post a lot! If I can help anyone with anything it´s just a plesure
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10 February 2008, 04:04
vapodogI'd far prefer this:
.416 Ruger with a .338 Win Mag round in the center for reference.
over the 416 Taylor....it's the 416 Ruger and it easily duplicates the 416Rem Mag in a standard length magazine.....I'm putting one on a '98 Mauser now.
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10 February 2008, 04:27
WillWhat Stefan said.
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10 February 2008, 14:28
StefanI have a HVA/m-98 action laying in my shop waiting to be turned into a 416 Rigby för myselfe some day. I have to admit that the 416 Ruger looks really good and would solve a few problems a Rigby would create in a standard m-98 action
My plan when I built my 416 Taylor was first a Rigby but if fell short due to all the problems the big Rigby case create in a standard length action. I have now hunted with 9,3 rifles for about 10 years and like them a lot. My "big-game" here in Sweden is moose and boars so I do just fine with a 9,3
The dream of a buffalo in Africa is starting to grow in my mind so the bigger rounds have a bit of intrerest again
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10 February 2008, 17:55
WillI'll also agree with that. There is some romance associated with the Rigby but basically it is just over-kill today. You don't need that giant case and the giant action to go along with it anymore.
My little 7.5 lb. Taylor will do anything a 9.5 lb. (or more) Rigby will do.
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Will / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun.
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10 February 2008, 20:08
StefanAbsolutly Will! There is no logical reson att all to build a Rigby these days but The huge Rigby case is a classic that just make my hart skip a beat
The 416 Taylor or mabye the new Ruger will probably be one of the most effective and economical way to bulid a big/dangerous-game rifle. Plenty of energi and great bullets in many different styles.
Stefan
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