Rigby Highland Stalker
John Rigby & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 2017
Overview
The Highland Stalker is a traditional bolt-action stalking rifle developed in collaboration with Mauser, inspired by early 20th-century Rigby rifles carried by adventurers and hunters in the Scottish Highlands. It features traditional Rigby pattern iron sights regulated for 65, 150, and 250 yards, an ambidextrous oil-finished walnut stock, and hand-finished chequering with original-style engraving. The Magnum model extends the barrel to 24 inches and is chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Winchester Magnum.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3538 g (124.8 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 275 m (301 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Flame Blued |
Calibers
- .275 Rigby · primary — also known as 7x57mm Mauser, 7mm Mauser
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as 7.62x63mm, .30 Government '06
- 8x57mm IS Mauser — also known as 7.92x57mm Mauser, 8mm Mauser
- 9.3x62mm Mauser — also known as 9.3x62mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Flag Safety
- Features: Iron Sights, Ambidextrous Stock, Hand Finished Chequering, Quarter Rib
Variants
- Rigby Highland Stalker Magnum — Magnum Caliber
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Bespoke production in small quantities at John Rigby & Co.'s London workshop
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Notes
Standard model from $16,995 excl. VAT. Magnum model from $18,995. Took three years to develop with Mauser. Standard barrel is 22", Magnum is 24".
Background
The Highland Stalker was inspired by the rifles W.D.M. 'Karamojo' Bell used on his legendary hunting expeditions, many of which were built by Rigby in .275 Rigby caliber.