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Thread: Left Hand 416 Rigby
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01-11-2018, 13:20 #1
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Left Hand 416 Rigby
So I have been itching for a while for a dangerous game rifle.
Being lefthanded limit my options- alas I can not afford a double rifle.
What options is there in terms of actions for 416 Rigby fitting actions to build a rifle on?
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01-11-2018, 13:48 #2
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Re: Left Hand 416 Rigby
Try Sabi Arms. They made a left handed 338 Sabi some years back on a Montana Action.
http://www.sabirifles.co.za/
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01-11-2018, 16:34 #3
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Re: Left Hand 416 Rigby
A 375 in either Ruger or H&H is more likely to be available in left hand configuration.
If it has to be 416 Rigby (which is a great caliber choice) I suspect if any affordable factory offering does make a LH version, it will be CZ.
If you're getting into custom guns with Montana actions (or similar top end limited production actions) you're going to quickly approach double rifle territory $$$.
Maybe see if Kimber or Dakota rifles don't offer a LH big bore? Next trick will be to figure out how to get it to SA. Paying for it is arguably the easy part! :-)
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01-11-2018, 20:48 #4
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Re: Left Hand 416 Rigby
I went down this road a little while ago, the only stock rifle I could find anywhere was a left handed 416 ruger.
Sabi rifles quoted me around 50grand for a left handed 458 Lott, so I would use that as a budget for having one built.
Good luck finding a left handed Rigby, more chance of finding Atlantis I think!
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01-11-2018, 21:31 #5
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Re: Left Hand 416 Rigby
Also have a look at the Ruger No1. Being a falling block single shot it is very useable by a southpaw. Not as pricey as a custom bolt action or double, while still being blessed with classic styling.
With some practise, the No1 can be fired pretty fast.
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05-11-2018, 18:56 #6
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Re: Left Hand 416 Rigby
So far the hunt for a left hand action fitting a 416 Rigby has been unsuccesfull.
My gunsmith however have a left hand Sako 85 in 375H&H Magnum. I might have to rather go for 416 Remington Magnum seeing that it will fit the Sako Large action.
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06-11-2018, 09:32 #7
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Re: Left Hand 416 Rigby
Just be aware that the Sako 85 action is not controlled feed. I have a Sako 85 30-06.
When shooting on the range and cycling the bolt slowly the bolt very often drops the empty case in the chamber. I have not had an issue while hunting, but then the bolt gets cycled vigorously for any potential follow up shot.
The action is extremely smooth
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06-11-2018, 12:42 #8
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06-11-2018, 15:32 #9
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