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I am looking to buy a Ruger Guide Gun in 416 Ruger when they come back in stock. With it being a newer round would I be better of with a 416 Rem or Rigby in a different firearm? I don't want to get stuck with a rifle that it is hard or impossible to find ammo for since I do not reload. I bear hunt quite a bit and enjoy the power and "security" of the big bores.
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The last price for the 416 Ruger Guide gun was $1,002 />And here />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.
There is a bit of Ruger 416 ammo in stock here
budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/56794
ammobuy.com/ammo/rifle
And 416 Rem in stock here
budsgunshop.com/search.php/type/Ammunition/sort/per-round-asc/caliber/10000729
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 rifles can be made more affordably. Thirdly, there is the cost of ammunition. Rigby ammunition is expensive, roughly 30 percent more than .416 Remington ammo. When you take into consideration the cost of a dangerous game safari, it’s a minimal investment, but the Remington represents a better value for identical ballistics.