450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
11-11-2006, 05:20 PM
#11
Typical Buck
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RE: 450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
I have had a #1 in 416 Rigby sinceRugerfirst came out with them in the early 90's.
The cost of factory ammo is a bit high but handloads can be had pretty cheap.My particular rifle is "scary" accurate and is a solid performer. I suppose the company guru's figure they can find a few more hunters that are going to want anothertraditional African carttridge with the 450/400 Nitro.
I think I am going to pass due to already having the Rigby which ballistics surpass the Nitro.
The cost of factory ammo is a bit high but handloads can be had pretty cheap.My particular rifle is "scary" accurate and is a solid performer. I suppose the company guru's figure they can find a few more hunters that are going to want anothertraditional African carttridge with the 450/400 Nitro.
I think I am going to pass due to already having the Rigby which ballistics surpass the Nitro.
11-11-2006, 08:20 PM
#12
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RE: 450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
ORIGINAL: biscuit jake
The Tropical models are going for about 850 locally. They don't get discounted, although I am sure they discounted a 416 Rigby before it went. It was on the rack for 3 years. Not knocking the 416, but ammo was $6 a round.
The Tropical models are going for about 850 locally. They don't get discounted, although I am sure they discounted a 416 Rigby before it went. It was on the rack for 3 years. Not knocking the 416, but ammo was $6 a round.
11-13-2006, 07:27 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: 450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
ORIGINAL: IndyHunter83
Wonder what they would do to a deer??? think there would be anything left? lol.. i guess i'm gonna have to wait.
Wonder what they would do to a deer??? think there would be anything left? lol.. i guess i'm gonna have to wait.
11-13-2006, 07:33 AM
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RE: 450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
ORIGINAL: doubleA
I have had a #1 in 416 Rigby sinceRugerfirst came out with them in the early 90's.
The cost of factory ammo is a bit high but handloads can be had pretty cheap.My particular rifle is "scary" accurate and is a solid performer. I suppose the company guru's figure they can find a few more hunters that are going to want anothertraditional African carttridge with the 450/400 Nitro.
I think I am going to pass due to already having the Rigby which ballistics surpass the Nitro.
I have had a #1 in 416 Rigby sinceRugerfirst came out with them in the early 90's.
The cost of factory ammo is a bit high but handloads can be had pretty cheap.My particular rifle is "scary" accurate and is a solid performer. I suppose the company guru's figure they can find a few more hunters that are going to want anothertraditional African carttridge with the 450/400 Nitro.
I think I am going to pass due to already having the Rigby which ballistics surpass the Nitro.
11-13-2006, 01:20 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
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RE: 450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
I am simply a fan of tapered cases with decent neck. Yup, the 416 Rigby is a fabulous cartridge. I am also quite sure that the 375 Holland and Holland will continue to sell long after others sputter. If I was really going grizzly busting I would be hard pressed to pick up this Nitro round over the 375. But dang I am in love.
11-13-2006, 06:48 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 450/400 Nitro in Ruger #1
One good thing about this caliber, you can buy quality bullets from various manufacturers for hand loading.. They run around $60.00 per 50. Now, all you need is the brass that is just a touch more. I had a contactin the Phila. area thatwould hand load470 Nitro Mag Express for me in the late 80's. He charged me $6.00 a round and that was a deal.
