Rigby Big Game
John Rigby & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 2015
Overview
The Rigby Big Game is a collaboration between John Rigby & Co. and Mauser, built on a double square bridge Mauser action. Designed for dangerous game hunting in Africa, it carries forward the legacy of the original Rigby magnum rifles that defined the .416 Rigby cartridge. Features include Rigby express sights with folding leaves regulated for 65, 150, and 250 yards, plasma nitrided metalwork for anti-glare and rust resistance, and a Turkish walnut stock with hand-chequered panels and a red rubber recoil pad.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4536 g (160.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 230 m (252 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Turkish Walnut |
| Finish | Plasma Nitrided |
Calibers
- .416 Rigby · primary — also known as 10.6x74mm, .416 Rigby Magnum
- .404 Jeffery — also known as 10.75x73mm, .404 Rimless Nitro Express
- .450 Rigby — also known as .450 Rigby Rimless Magnum
- .458 Lott
- .375 H&H Magnum — also known as .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, .375 Belted Rimless Nitro Express
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Flag Safety
- Features: Express Sights, Quarter Rib, Recoil Pad, Case Hardened Recoil Bars, Double Square Bridge Action
Variants
- Rigby Big Game PH — Professional Hunter
- Rigby Big Game Lightweight — Lightweight
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Bespoke production in small quantities at John Rigby & Co.'s London workshop
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Notes
UK RRP from £10,969 (PH) to £12,594 (Lightweight). Built on Mauser M98 Magnum action. The Big Game PH model was designed in consultation with professional hunters in Africa.
Background
John Rigby & Co. developed the .416 Rigby cartridge in 1911 specifically for dangerous game, and the company's partnership with Mauser dates back to the early 1900s when Rigby was the sole London agent for Mauser actions.