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The last price for the 416 Ruger Guide gun was $1,002 There is a bit of Ruger 416 ammo in stock here https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/56794 And here https://www.ammobuy.com/ammo/rifle And 416 Rem in stock here https://www.budsgunshop.com/search.php/type/Ammunition/sort/per-round-asc/caliber/10000729 I don't know much about 416 Ruger but do, in fact, prefer the .416 Rem. Mag. over the .416 Rigby, and I'll cite the reasons why. Magazine capacity is my first reason. The Rigby case measures 0.5949″ at its widest, while the Remington (and all the H&H family) measures .0.532″ at the belt; that difference allows for greater magazine capacity for the slimmer cartridge. When it comes to dangerous game, more is better. Length is also an issue. The Rigby cartridge requires a longer (read heavier) action than the Remington does, which adds weight and expense. There are fewer of these actions made, and therefore they are less-readily available. The .416 Remington ri