Dunkield Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice rifle and scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice old farrier When are you going after those buffalo then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Did I mention that I had it blingd up a bit and personalised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looking Fabulous N a work of Art mate and may those Large projectiles speed True to there intended Targets. Wish you every success on your trip 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Just saw the stamp '416 Rigby' on the breech end. Very very nice. Elephants down your neck of the woods? 🙂 Edited November 22, 2016 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Nice Edited November 22, 2016 by vmaxphil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I blew the picture showing the horseshoe up and wondered. VERY nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just saw the stamp '416 Rigby' on the forcing cone. Very very nice. Elephants down your neck of the woods? 🙂 Not many but I'm ready if one gets near my cake tin but there's a lot of dinosaurs and very big rabbits 🐰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is that a fish supper I see going cold in the background. Nice piece of kit that mate. What are those Leica scopes like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is that a fish supper I see going cold in the background. Nice piece of kit that mate. What are those Leica scopes like? Expensive 😂😂They suit the rifle and my eye line oh and don't fall to bits when you fire the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Good choice on the rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Beautiful piece of kit, a work of art and superb engineering. May your aim be true, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Just saw the stamp '416 Rigby' on the breech end. Very very nice. Elephants down your neck of the woods? 🙂Not any more there isn't Lovely rifle that 👌 Edited November 22, 2016 by Hendrix's rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Well Bit of technical stuff for those interested The rifle fires a 400 grain bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2400 feet per second and energy of 5115 foot pounds At 100 yards Muzzle velocity is still 2090 with 3865 foot pounds of energy Zero at a 100 yard should give a drop of 24 inches at 300 yards Just to give you a idea All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is that a fish supper I see going cold in the background. :lol Apologies for the mess but dumped a load of gear in that room as I have another project going oni. The other room Wondered wher my tea went 😂😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Are you going to reload for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 So then, what is in the old green canvas motor case that the plastic rifle box is resting upon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Are you going to reload for it? Hope so Just looking for a good set of dies Only Reloding solid for practice Thanks for your interest All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 So then, what is in the old green canvas motor case that the plastic rifle box is resting upon? Changing your name to hawk eye 😂 That'll be my old deerstalking rifle 😊 But you don't want to see that 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 In true pamtomime style! Oh YES we do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Oh no you don't 😂😂😂😊 😊 😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 That really is rather nice too! You obviously have great taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 What a beaut. I bet that'll give you a thump when you shoot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Drop me a line if you need some brass I've a fair amount kicking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 looks good mate, don't forget to send me a leg to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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