Author Topic: 416 Weatherby (Read 667 times)

Con · « **on:** June 22, 2004, 03:13:53 PM »

Guys,
Never hear much on this caliber. I remember when it first came out a few articles appeared about it and then the Rigby came back to life and the Weatherby talk stopped. Anyone used or have one? Is it just a Rigby loaded to full velocity? Does anyone with a Ribu actually load it up to full capacity?
Cheers...
Con

pc · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2004, 10:05:17 PM »

Con,

I load to about 2500 fps but the Rigby has the capacity to push the 410 gr woodleigh to 2700 fps. I feel that in Australia the .416 Rigby is an easier cartridge componets wise than the .416 rem or weatherby.

Next time your going to Bob's let us know we should catch up.

Con · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2004, 12:21:56 PM »

PC,
Hoping to make Bob's in the next few weeks, been to Melbourne a few times but haven't been able to make it over his way. Been thinking... seeing as your a 375H&H CZ CRF advocate and I'm a 375H&H Rem PF advocate, we should meet in the bush and settle the arguement with a Sambar hunt. My mates are too slack to make the effort and I've a nice area with 2WD access not too far from Benalla. PM me on the AR forum if interested and we'll try organise something for next month.
Cheers...
Con

Malamute · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2004, 04:13:50 AM »

The 416 Rigby and Rem are loaded with different "theorys" in mind. If you load a Rigby to higher velocity and pressure you are defeating the design intention and purpose. Lower chamber pressure makes for more reliable operation in hot climates. The 416 Rem has had some problems in this regard, sticking shells in the chamber in hot climates. Weatherby's also do this some. In a colder climate it probably doesn't make much difference, but in Africa or other hot climate conditions,...........Doesn't sound like a good idea to compromise the reliability of a gun that may be used for dangerous game.