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(click images to enlarge) Side by side double rifle in the powerful .500/.416 calibre. Excellent performance from a rimmed case. Developed by Krieghoff and quickly adopted by a number of other gun makers, the .500/.416 has enough stopping power to get the job done on dangerous game. Krieghoff's goal is the perfect combination of gun and cartridge. So in conjunction with WR Ammunition Company (Wolfgang Romey), the world renowned German specialist in big bore ammunition, we have developed a new flanged cartridge - The .500/.416 NITRO EXPRESS (3 1/4").
The designation says it all. It is a 3 1/4" .500 caliber case and a .416 bullet - components which are popular throughout the world and readily available everywhere.
The ballistics are perfect for use on dangerous game - similar to the famed .416 Rigby but at slightly lower pressure and with the supreme advantage of a flanged cartridge providing reliable extraction in a double rifle. |
Ballistic Information: - Bullet: Woodleigh softpoint and solid 410 grs (26.6g)
- Velocity: 2,330 ft/sec (710m/s)
- Energy at muzzle: 4,940 Ft lb (6,700 J)
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Combi-cocking, a feature of all Krieghoff rifles allows the gun to be carried with cartridges in the chamber but uncocked for perfect safety. Cocking is by a simple push forward of the cocking slide situated on the top tang behind the top lever. If the shot does not arise after cocking the locks can be de-cocked by simply pushing the slide forward and letting it drop back to the rear uncocked position. With the cocking slide forward the locks are re-cocked by the fall of the barrels allowing for a fast follow up shot if required without the need to fumble with the cocking slide.
Plain blued action with fine border line presents a workman like appearance. A well figured stock and forearm with monte carlo cheekpiece complements the gun. |
"I have a lot of rifles but this Krieghoff is the best double I've ever had." (Classic "Big Five" 500/416 with additional barrel set, 8x75R)
Pictures are courtesy Mr. Jaromír Sesták, from CZ - Avid Big Five and world wide hunter!
The 500/416 is a proven calibre in practice. A perfect Big Game Cartridge from Antelope to Elephant.
Price Breakdown:
Classic 'Big Five' side by side Double Rifle,
Calibre .500/.416
Barrel length 60cm
£6,076
Krieghoff 'see through' sight - £342
Category 001 wood upgrade - £200
Total price this gun
£6,618 |
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KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC "BIG FIVE" |
The Krieghoff Classic 'Big Five' is the perfect gun for the dangerous game, providing absolute safety and reliability in a superb package.
Contact us on 01978 66 00 01 for more details about this package. |
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Available Ex-Stock for Immediate Delivery
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2011 is Krieghoff's 125th Anniversary as producers of fine Hunting & Sporting Guns. |
