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Thread: To build a .500 Jeffery
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21-02-2015, 21:13 #1
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To build a .500 Jeffery
Hello everyone, looking to hear from the knowledgable if it would be possible to build a 500 Jeffery off a Ruger M77 action already in 416 Rigby?
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22-02-2015, 00:02 #2
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
Yes but why?
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22-02-2015, 07:12 #3
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
Just an idea - like the big bores, already have a 450 NE so looking for next level I suppose.
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22-02-2015, 08:37 #4
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
The ruger M77R in 416Rigby is a great rifle/caliber. Rather buy yourself a 458 CZ 550 and ream it to 450 rigby. I bet it will work out less expensive too.
This is only my opinion.
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22-02-2015, 09:05 #5
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
Google "Ralph Badenhorst Bespoke Guns". I am not suggesting you use them, but I am sure he will be able to advise you as to the viability of such a conversion.
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22-02-2015, 15:33 #6
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
Keeping in consideration that the 500 Jeff can be built on a standard length Mauser action, hence the rebated rim, it should not be a problem.
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22-02-2015, 21:23 #7
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
Thanks guys, all advice appreciated
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24-02-2015, 19:46 #8
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
Okay, been made another offer of 460 Weatherby?
How about that action for a 500 Jeffery?
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25-02-2015, 14:17 #9
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
In my limited opinion, because the 500 is a shortish round, i would not want to pluck it into too long an action.
But it will probably work well.
Most were built on standard length Mauser actions with adapted Magnum Magazine Boxes
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26-02-2015, 20:23 #10
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Re: To build a .500 Jeffery
I agree with DWB. CZ build their 500 Jeff on a magnum action, but i would also rather save the action for a true magnum caliber and build a 500 Jeff on a VZ 24 or similar M98 standard length action.
Please ensure that whoever builds the gun has done many 500 Jeff builds. Its not easy to get a rebated rim (short, fat) case to feed properly.
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