Recent content by jambie

Hey, that's exactly the info I'm looking for. Thanks! Keep 'em coming if you got 'em. Cheers, Tom

Hello all, New to loading lead bullets, and the .45 Colt cartridge in general. After reading many glowing reports about Missouri Bullet Co., I'd like to get some loading data for their bullets only, loaded to around 800 fps, for plinking and informal paper punching. My primary goal is to keep...

Hey, I'm glad I saw this thread. I'm going to replace the front sight on my MK II .416 Rigby because my old eyes can't focus on it through my glasses. I saw the ad for the NECG rear peep sight, and thought that would be perfect. I have a Williams peep sight on my 10/22 and love it. My question...

Shot the new-to-me M77 MKII in .416 Rigby today, and am having trouble seeing the front sight bead over the express leafs. Thinking about going with the New England Custom Gun fiber optic front sight. Also thinking about trying their rear peep sight that mounts on the scope base. Don't know if...

Well, they all went bang, and the case necks look more normal since being fired. Recoil not as bad as with the old Win M70 in .375 H&H I used to have. The biggest problem is taht with my aging eyes, I'm having trouble seeing the front sight bead. I think I'm going to get the New England Custom...

It is the .416 Rigby...I'm loading to Hornady's specs on the 400 gr rns with 84.7 gr. of IMR 4350. Supposed to be a middle of the road load. I'm going to the range tomorrow (hopefully) and light them off. On the subject of a bullet puller, I bought a RCBS collet bullet puller for use in my...

So have I wasted these cases? They chamber in the rifle...I'm just worried about the flattened shoulder causing too much of a headspace issue. I will definitely take your advice on the crimp,. Regards, Tom

Assembled my first dummy cartridge, and the shoulder looks flatter than the factory round. The case was originally fired in my rifle...wrong die adjustment or other mistake, or not to worry? I am worried about headspace issues...The factory round is on the left in the pics.Cases that I resized...

I just got my new-to-me M77 Mark II in .416 Rigby, and I'd like to replace the stock recoil pad. Anyone know which brand is the most effective at absorbing recoil, and whether there is a direct fit replacement? Cheers, Tom

Hi Paul, I went with the Redding Big Boss II and a Lee Classic Cast Turrett press. Both are supposed to work with the .416 cartridge, although I'll have to remove the indexing rod on the Lee, which effectively makes it a single stager. Chief, I built a very sturdy bench over the weekend...

Well, this is what I've accumulated so far: Lee Classic Cast Turret Press Redding Big Boss II RCBS dies in .416 Rigby RCBS 5-0-5 scale Hornady M-2 Case Tumbler (2) RCBS shell holders Frankfor Arsenal Loading Block RCBS Primer Pocket Brush Hornady 7th Edition Reloading Manual I know I still...

I ordered a Lee Classic Turret press after reading many reviews online, and speaking with a Lee tech on the phone for a bit. I figured this would give me a little more versatility down the road in loading other calibers, and would work fine as a single stage for the .416. That said, though, I...

Hi All, New to the forum, eagerly anticipating the arrival of my new-to-me M77 Mark II in .416 Rigby. Now to the question: for obvious reasons, I'm going to start reloading for this cartridge, and being new to reloading in general, I need advice on equipment. First, Lee classic cast press or...