The 416 B&M is my favorite "Small---Bigger Bore" rifle and cartridge. I see 416 caliber as being, adequate for buffalo, but not the hammer that 458+ caliber is........ but 416 is superb on most other species, when you combine it with a proper bullet designed
for the mission you embark upon...............
I am reminded this morning about the 416 B&M simply because Layne Simpson features it in his "Wildcat Cartridges" Column in April 2021 issue of Handloader Magazine. Handloader Magazine at one time was my most favorite gun rag of all time, I have most all copies back to the very first ones. A few years ago I really got rather bored with it, I mean how many ways can you load 45 ACP or 38 Spl? Enough, so I quit my subscription. I suppose I will have to get one online or pick up a few copies somewhere.............
www.handloadermagazine.com
Like the other RUM based 2.240-2.250 cases, it calls a Winchester M70 Control Feed WSM action home. Standard barrel length is 20 inches. Extremely versatile and a very easy shooting rifle. Its not a serious recoil stock busting cartridge and I have a few 20 inch guns simply built on the Winchester stocks they came in, and never had an issue with them. One is a Super Grade gun, one of the first built that my boys used and loved in Africa in 2008. I also have another AI Stocked Myrtle gun, it is the test rifle used for load data and bullet work. But perhaps my favorite is the little tiny Ultimate Stocked 18 inch version, it comes in at 6.5 lbs no scope and is a dream to carry and shoot..............it would be a top choice for bear in Alaska, and actually is used quite a bit in Alaska, there are two bear guides that carry 416 B&Ms in their profession. Others have used 416 B&M with great success in both Alaska and Africa.
My personal Favorite 18 inch version........
My Son Matthew in 2008..............
And of course my other son Mark David........Mr Cool in the glasses.........LOL
for the mission you embark upon...............
I am reminded this morning about the 416 B&M simply because Layne Simpson features it in his "Wildcat Cartridges" Column in April 2021 issue of Handloader Magazine. Handloader Magazine at one time was my most favorite gun rag of all time, I have most all copies back to the very first ones. A few years ago I really got rather bored with it, I mean how many ways can you load 45 ACP or 38 Spl? Enough, so I quit my subscription. I suppose I will have to get one online or pick up a few copies somewhere.............
Handloader April/May 2021 | Handloader Magazine
www.handloadermagazine.com
Like the other RUM based 2.240-2.250 cases, it calls a Winchester M70 Control Feed WSM action home. Standard barrel length is 20 inches. Extremely versatile and a very easy shooting rifle. Its not a serious recoil stock busting cartridge and I have a few 20 inch guns simply built on the Winchester stocks they came in, and never had an issue with them. One is a Super Grade gun, one of the first built that my boys used and loved in Africa in 2008. I also have another AI Stocked Myrtle gun, it is the test rifle used for load data and bullet work. But perhaps my favorite is the little tiny Ultimate Stocked 18 inch version, it comes in at 6.5 lbs no scope and is a dream to carry and shoot..............it would be a top choice for bear in Alaska, and actually is used quite a bit in Alaska, there are two bear guides that carry 416 B&Ms in their profession. Others have used 416 B&M with great success in both Alaska and Africa.
My personal Favorite 18 inch version........
My Son Matthew in 2008..............
And of course my other son Mark David........Mr Cool in the glasses.........LOL
