Good Gun Deals This Week

[SStomcat]

Seems pricy to me. I’m not a Husqvarna expert by any means, but we have a store here in Canada that has hundreds of them. Unless I’m missing something I’d say about half that price seemed about right.

How is it so cheap? or why ? curious

 

[BJH65]

Christmas present to myself--I'm looking forward to seeing it-- they were terrific to deal with. It should arrive this week. I'd been looking for a 9.3X62 for a while and was hoping to avoid a project--looks like I did.

Congratulations, had you not bought it I would have. Clearly CRF Mauser from looking at the bolt you can observe the long extractor attached alongside the visible part of the bolt, I don’t need to see the claw. The very nice canvas Safari sling looks like one from African Sporting Creations, those retail for $229. Very nice walnut stock with excellent grain, good bluing. This rifle was customized and set up very nicely, nice sturdy barrel band and recoil pad has excellent precise fitment. This appears to be to be a very nice quality rifle. Doesn’t appear to be drilled & tapped for a scope but the irons look very serviceable. All in all, a beautiful rifle.

 

[Aaron N]

How is it so cheap? or why ? curious

InterSurplus

InterSurplus aims to provide across Canada new and used hunting, fishing and military products at an affordable price. We are distributors of quality military accessories and firearms. ( Inter Surplus )

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You can compare yourself. Like I said, I don’t know the ins and outs of all the models.

But I did just pick up an FN husky to use for the action for $300 last week. Canadian of course

 

[SStomcat]

True, they are much cheaper, but this has custom stock and is in new condition, so it's probably not a true comparison.

 

[Lumaberpat]

You can compare yourself. Like I said, I don’t know the ins and outs of all the models.

But I did just pick up an FN husky to use for the action for $300 last week. Canadian of course

I can’t explain the economics behind this phenomenon, but I would have bought one of these a long time ago if I were Canadian!

They’d expect me to give my semiauto’s to the government though… so there would be a whole revolution interrupting the process.

 

[eshift]

Great North Guns also imports them into Canada and are good to deal with, I got several rifles from them.

 

[RR 314]

John Bolliger .416 Rem Mag | MNR Custom

An exquisite example of Bolliger's craftmanship. This rifle features a myriad of custom features. Square bridges were added to the Mauser action that are fitted with Bolliger's custom QD scope mounts. When the scope is removed, the caps fill the bridges, leaving a clean look. Three position...

www.mnrcustom.com

Here is a very solid deal if one likes the .416 Rem. The Z6i EE is valued at somewhere around $3500+ (yes, I have seen some listed for significantly more). It is for sale on Matt Robert's (MNR) site in the gun vault.

Entire package is $12K. The rifle takes a little bit of a ding for the chambering, but very good offering for the money.

John Bolliger .416 Rem Mag​

SKU: JVT12172402

An exquisite example of Bolliger's craftmanship. This rifle features a myriad of custom features.



Square bridges were added to the Mauser action that are fitted with Bolliger's custom QD scope mounts. When the scope is removed, the caps fill the bridges, leaving a clean look. Three position Winchester-style safety, a checkered knob was added to the bolt release, blackburn bottom metal, and a Rechnagel trigger, the Orbendorf style bolt handle is finely checkered with five panels. The barrel features a fully integral quarter rib, sling swivel, secondary recoil lug, and front sight with both quarter rib and front sight ramp finely stippled.



The muzzle is threaded for a muzzle brake and a thread protector.



The highly-figured English walnut is shaped in an American classic style and is finished off with Bolliger's signature fleur de lis checkering. It features a trap door grip cap, inletted rear sling swivel, a "widow's peak" ebony forend tip, and a gracefully done palm swell.



There's some scuff marks on the stock below the bolt release, but the rest of the stock is in great condition and the metal work is immaculate.



The scope is included!

 

[Buckums]

The rifle takes a little bit of a ding for the chambering,

Being newer to the big bore rifle, can you explain why this would be? I thought the 416 Rem Mag was regarded as a solid option for this caliber? I'm in the market for a 416 for a DG hunt next year and was leaning towards the RM based on some of the info i have gathered on it.

 

[PARA45]

Already sold, not surprised, someone got an excellent deal, hopefully an AH member. Recently purchased a rifle from Southern California Gun or SoCAL GUN based out of San Diego. They seem to have great prices on used African big bore rifles. They are quick to ship (rifle came in hard case) and excellent communication via email by Greg Kerrebrock….stand up guy.

What did you buy from them?

 

[BJH65]

What did you buy from them?

A rifle I didn’t need! Stainless CRF New Haven CT from the late 90’s 375 H&H Winchester M70, H-S Precision stock, barrel professionally shortened 2 inches to 22 inches by Randy Selby and Leupold Vari XIII 1.5x5 for $1500.

 

[RR 314]

Being newer to the big bore rifle, can you explain why this would be? I thought the 416 Rem Mag was regarded as a solid option for this caliber? I'm in the market for a 416 for a DG hunt next year and was leaning towards the RM based on some of the info i have gathered on it.

.416 RM is a fine chambering and one your professional hunter would be happy to see you arrive in camp with you. The marketplace determines price and, the good thing, if you were looking for a .416 Remington, is that they tend to be priced lower, and sell at lower prices, than other chamberings in similar/identical rifles. For example, if you had three rifles commissioned, one and 375 H&H, one in 416 Remington in the final one in 404 Jeff , for example, then they were indistinguishable from each other with the same components, it is almost a certainty that the 404 would sell for significantly more than the others, with the 375 coming in second. In extending this example, if the same was performed with a 416 Rigby and 416 Remington, you would see the Rigby almost certainly sell for a significant Delta over the Rem.

There is no real world distinction between the 416s unless you step up to the Lazzeroni Meteor, but that doesn’t mean it is more effective in doing anything other than shooting flatter at extended distances.

Hope this makes sense as I dictated it and did not review.

In short, the 416 Remington is an excellent round. It is just not as popular as other chambering and hence the market has determined the value is generally lower than other offerings in similar rifles.

 

[deewayne2003]

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A rifle I didn’t need! Stainless CRF New Haven CT from the late 90’s 375 H&H Winchester M70, H-S Precision stock, barrel professionally shortened 2 inches to 22 inches by Randy Selby and Leupold Vari XIII 1.5x5 for $1500.

That's a WIN! .... congrats

 

[Buckums]

.416 RM is a fine chambering and one your professional hunter would be happy to see you arrive in camp with you. The marketplace determines price and, the good thing, if you were looking for a .416 Remington, is that they tend to be priced lower, and sell at lower prices, than other chamberings in similar/identical rifles. For example, if you had three rifles commissioned, one and 375 H&H, one in 416 Remington in the final one in 404 Jeff , for example, then they were indistinguishable from each other with the same components, it is almost a certainty that the 404 would sell for significantly more than the others, with the 375 coming in second. In extending this example, if the same was performed with a 416 Rigby and 416 Remington, you would see the Rigby almost certainly sell for a significant Delta over the Rem.

There is no real world distinction between the 416s unless you step up to the Lazzeroni Meteor, but that doesn’t mean it is more effective in doing anything other than shooting flatter at extended distances.

Hope this makes sense as I dictated it and did not review.

In short, the 416 Remington is an excellent round. It is just not as popular as other chambering and hence the market has determined the value is generally lower than other offerings in similar rifles.

Thanks this is super helpful. One question... is the reason the 416 Remington is not as popular, and therefore generally less valuable, is this based on relative performance or some other metric, intangible or otherwise? Seems like possibly the latter but I don't understand why if no real world distinction between 416s.

 

[RR 314]

Thanks this is super helpful. One question... is the reason the 416 Remington is not as popular, and therefore generally less valuable, is this based on relative performance or some other metric, intangible or otherwise? Seems like possibly the latter but I don't understand why if no real world distinction between 416s.

Not in my opinion. I think the performance of the 416 Remington, 416 Ruger and 416 Rigby are so close that for all practical purposes, there is no discernible distinction. This doesn’t mean there is no distinction. Rigby has the benefit of nostalgia on its side, with significantly more case capacity. It is simply the way things are in the marketplace. For what it’s worth, I would not hesitate to buy a 416 Remington and feel comfortable shooting it in any scenario where I would be comfortable shooting any of my other “buffalo” rifles. If you buy a bespoke rifle in 416 Remington, like the one at MNR, resale value, and time on the market should be considered. However, they are offset if you buy the gun at the right price on the used market. The only real ding you take, if worried about resale value, is if you have a gun commissioned then you should realize that more “popular“ offerings will retain their value better down the road.

 

[BJH65]

That's a WIN! .... congrats

Thanks! I did the math, factoring in the H-S Precision stock, Leupold Vari XIII 1.5x5 scope, Talley rings…..the rifle was probably $700-$800 then…some AH members (me included) have gotten some great bargains from SoCAL Guns on gunsinternational.com and sometimes used rifles from Cabelas too.

 

[Lumaberpat]

Not in my opinion. I think the performance of the 416 Remington, 416 Ruger and 416 Rigby are so close that for all practical purposes, there is no discernible distinction. This doesn’t mean there is no distinction. Rigby has the benefit of nostalgia on its side, with significantly more case capacity. It is simply the way things are in the marketplace. For what it’s worth, I would not hesitate to buy a 416 Remington and feel comfortable shooting it in any scenario where I would be comfortable shooting any of my other “buffalo” rifles. If you buy a bespoke rifle in 416 Remington, like the one at MNR, resale value, and time on the market should be considered. However, they are offset if you buy the gun at the right price on the used market. The only real ding you take, if worried about resale value, is if you have a gun commissioned then you should realize that more “popular“ offerings will retain their value better down the road.

Curious, is ammo availability similar across the 416 world?

 

[Rare Breed]

Being newer to the big bore rifle, can you explain why this would be? I thought the 416 Rem Mag was regarded as a solid option for this caliber? I'm in the market for a 416 for a DG hunt next year and was leaning towards the RM based on some of the info i have gathered on it.

416 Rigby yes 416 Rem you will find while no question still deadly very poor resale value. just go online and price one versus the other and you will see

 

[Buckums]

416 Rigby yes 416 Rem you will find while no question still deadly very poor resale value. just go online and price one versus the other and you will see

I see. Thanks for the info. This is super helpful for a DG gun noob. For me, being a reliable shooter, ammo availability, and usability (not looking for a safe queen) are highest on my priority list when considering firearms. Maybe with this disconnect between value and performance, the 416 Remington might be the ticket for me vs. other 40s. Value is very important, but I’m not overly concerned with the highest potential resale value, or appreciation, with this particular rifle. It will be carried and used in 2025 on buff, and hopefully many more trips to come. I recently bought a 375 H&H InterArms Whitworth (10/89 totally stock for now) for this purpose and I really like it, but I realize I can handle more recoil comfortably after shooting the 375 so looking at a 40 of some kind to fit the bill.

 

[ftrovato]

I suspect that the following calibers will continue to be most popular for decades to come and have the widest available ammunition which does feed into resale value. I say this in part because some of the newer calibers (despite their clear design improvements) are not surpassing the following old reliables (Bolt Gun) cartridges.
Bolt Actions:
375 H&H
404 Jeffrey
416 Rigby
458 Win Mag
458 Lott
Doubles:
450-400 NE
470 NE
500 NE

Anyone feel otherwise? Join in the conversation....

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I suspect that the following calibers will continue to be most popular for decades to come and have the widest available ammunition which does feed into resale value. I say this in part because some of the newer calibers (despite their clear design improvements) are not surpassing the following old reliables (Bolt Gun) cartridges.
Bolt Actions:
375 H&H
404 Jeffrey
416 Rigby
458 Win Mag
458 Lott
Doubles:
450-400 NE
470 NE
500 NE

Anyone feel otherwise? Join in the conversation....

I think the 416 Remington will be around a while. There are a lot of rifles chambered in it out there. Probably just as many or more than the Rigby.
That said, I prefer and own the Rigby.