The .275 Rigby is the same as the 7mm Mauser or 7x57. Developed originally in 1892 this was formerly the military caliber of Spain, Mexico, Central America, and half of South American governments (Armies). I have read W.D. Bell shot over 1000 head of African elephants with this rifle. If so then perhaps no finer dual purpose deer/elk caliber exists. A 7mm Mauser or 7x57 in proper hands is capable of killing anything on the North American continent aside from just deer and elk. This rifle/caliber combination would excel here in both Southern Oregon and Northern California on both Blacktail and Mule Deer, not to mention Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk. If the shooter does their part they certainly don't need a magnum! Bullet placment, not caliber, makes the difference.
This was really their rifle? "Go jump in the lake," as my African-American buddy would say (j/k). How did he come by this rifle? Was it up for auction at one time? Interesting...
