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I'm new here and have been reading and reading and reading and did I mention reading through the Handi Rifle section for a few days.Let me just say I am already addicted to these fine little guns.
I have got a spare 243 Win barrel.It is a 24'' Bull barrel. I have been thinking about having it rebored and chambered for a big bore cartidge that isnt available through H&R.I have been researching an think I have decided on the 416 Rigby. According to Hodgdons reloading data site the pressure levels for the Rigby are below that of the 45-70 load data for the Ruger #1.I dont know about you guys but I think it would be kind of cool to have 416 Rigby in a Handi Rifle.Just keep in mind if I do this I will not be hotrodding it, but simply loading to moderate levels and have a little fun with it. Just think of the awww factor when you go to the range with a 416 Rigby Handi.So what do you guys think.
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2009, 07:57:06 PM » |
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Won't work, too much backthrust.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2009, 08:35:55 PM » |
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It might work at reduced pressures ok, but at full pressure, the huge .589" case head would create way too much breech thrust as Billy said. If you want a single shot 416 Rigby, get a TC Encore.  If you want a .40 cal H&R, have it rechambered and rebored to 405 Winchester, but expect to spend about $300 for the rebore and a bit more for the rechamber. Tim http://stevespages.com/page8d.htm |
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 08:47:31 PM » |
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Quick, Looking at the 450 3.25 that might work. And Hornady is making ammo for it now. That would be a new one in a Handi.
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2009, 08:54:31 PM » |
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Lots of choices, the 45-120-3¼" is another that isn't as expensive to reload for as the 450NE and will meet or exceed the ballistics using smokeless powder, ala Tykempster.  Tim |
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2009, 08:59:02 PM » |
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But Tim if ya had a 450 NE, you would have a caliber no one else had. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2009, 08:59:33 PM » |
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Yeah, another one!!! |
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2009, 09:20:49 PM » |
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What kind of performance can you get out of the 405 Winchester. Thats seems like it might be a good candidate for my project.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2009, 09:27:13 PM » |
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I have a 416 Rigby in a Ruger one. I have never shot a Handi configured in a way that I would want to touch off a 416 Rigby factory load in....
but I would like a 405 winchester.....
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2009, 09:40:51 PM » |
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I get close to 2500fps with 300gr Hornadys in my 405Win H&R, but it has a 28" barrel, it's a rebored and rechambered 38-55 Target which is no longer available from H&R.
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2009, 09:46:25 PM » |
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I get close to 2500fps with 300gr Hornadys in my 405Win H&R, but it has a 28" barrel, it's a rebored and rechambered 38-55 Target which is no longer available from H&R.
Tim
Its a shame they quit making the 38-55.I have got one and absolutly love it.Mine is on of the later ones that had the corrected chamber dimension. That 405 sounds like it might be a winner. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2009, 09:59:14 PM » |
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I have a 2007 38-55 also, I shoot 375Win loads in Starline long 38-55 brass, 220gr jacketed at 2375fps. Tim |
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