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Old 01-09-2002, 01:36 PM
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Default .416 Rigby Magnum...Too much for Deer?

I shoot a .416 Rigby magnum with a 400 grain TB Solid bullet. Do you think this is too much for deer sized animals? I have taken several Cape Buffalo with this round and was wondering if I should use it for deer next year.
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Old 01-09-2002, 01:41 PM
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DANG........a .416.......i would go to a 30-06 or a 7mm mag.........unless you want your deer to be ruined
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Old 01-09-2002, 01:57 PM
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I'm kidding guys!! I was laughing so hard at some of the questions posted here, I thought I'd throw a line out and see what gets reeled in! Ok, I'll get serious now.....sorry.....<grin>
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Old 01-09-2002, 05:35 PM
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Might work on those big Northern Minnesta bucks we have here. Most bullets just bounce right off them they're so tough <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Edited by - Borch on 01/09/2002 18:36:28
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Old 01-09-2002, 06:09 PM
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I was laughing too hard to get suckered in to that one.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Old 01-09-2002, 06:31 PM
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I like using the .416 for long range varmint hunting!<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Old 01-09-2002, 09:49 PM
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I would use a .416 to get some of the afghans and not the deer.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Old 01-10-2002, 07:14 AM
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Here in Michigan, we call that a &quot;Boys&quot; caliber... Yeah it's a bit much.... Think about it...
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Old 01-10-2002, 08:00 AM
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Personally I prefer the .460 weatherby. Those 150lb deer can be pretty tough sometimes.
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Old 01-10-2002, 08:23 AM
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I personally won't tote anything less than my .600 Nitro Magnum.

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