Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters I found a real SLEEPER - unidentified 416 Rigby - real cheap

Hello All,

Thanks for the replys.

Yes, the stock is a laminate. Its mostly dark-on-dark walnut made up of 1/4" thick slabs. With the thicker slabs it kinda hides the fact that its a laminated stock. Looks almost like coarse grain lines. I'm glad its not the light/dark thin layers, that look is too gaudy for my tastes. The laminated stock is quite heavy, and I'm sure very strong, designed to take the heavy recoil of the 416 factory ammo. Although recoil was stout sitting at the bench, the Federal factory ammo was actually pleasurable to shoot.

I dont mind the swoopy roosewood grip cap and the rosewood forend tip. It gives the rifle that kind of a 60's look.