London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. introduce two new knives to the Rigby Shikar Store – the Rigby ‘Bwabwata’ knife and the Rigby Damascus ‘Luangwa’ knife. Crafted in the UK by renowned custom knifemakers Emberleaf, these knives offer the perfect blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and functionality.

Rigby ‘Bwabwata’ Knife

The Rigby ‘Bwabwata’ slip-joint knife features a three-inch blade forged from AEB-L grade steel with a fully hardened mechanism. The handle is crafted from exhibition-grade desert ironwood, delivering both strength and striking aesthetics and comes housed in a leather sheath. The Rigby ‘double R’ logo adorns both the blade and sheath, creating an unmistakable symbol of quality and heritage.

Retail: £699

Rigby Damascus ‘Luangwa’ Knife

The Rigby Damascus ‘Luangwa’ Knife features a secure lock-back folding mechanism with a three-inch Damascus steel blade, proudly carrying the iconic Rigby ‘double R’ logo. The fully hardened AEB-L mechanism ensures optimal performance. The handle is crafted from a fine blue maple and it all comes secure in a durable leather sheath, stamped with the Rigby logo.

Retail: £810

Investing in the Rigby ‘Bwabwata’ and ‘Luangwa’ knives is not just about acquiring exquisite blades, but securing trusty companions for a lifetime of hunting adventures navigating the wild.

Please note that to maintain legal and safety standards, proof of age (18-years-old and over) will be required before shipping these items. The Rigby knives will be delivered via a specialised courier, ensuring secure and timely delivery.

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. introduced the Big Game Lightweight rifle to its Big Game series at the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) Convention 2024, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, Texas, from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 January.

The Big Game Lightweight extends Rigby’s range of Big Game rifles, joining the ranks of the Big Game and Big Game PH models. The lightweight model pays homage to the classic pre-war safari expedition rifles, being based on those models housed in the Rigby Museum.

Chambered in .350 Rigby Magnum, a classic caliber known for its stopping power and mild recoil, it is the ideal choice for hunting African plains game or North American big game. Built on a Mauser M98 magnum double square bridge action, the rifle features a three-position side safety and has capacity for holding five cartridges in the magazine box, plus one in the chamber.

The new slim profile 24-inch barrel is fitted with a barrel band with swivels for sling attachment. Express island style sights are fitted to the rifle, featuring a ramp front sight with an elevation-adjustable yellow bead and a rear sight with one fixed blade for 65 yards, plus two folding blades for 150 and 250 yards, complete with windage adjustments.

The stock profile has been reproduced to mirror the vintage pre-war models, with no cheek piece and larger hand-chequered panels. With a stock length of 14.5 inches and grade five wood as standard, customers can upgrade their stock up to grade nine before being oil-finished and fitted with a red rubber recoil pad.

The rifle’s finishing touches include a color case, hardened recoil bar and grip cap, while the new flat, slimmed profile magazine floorplate is engraved with the Rigby ‘double R’ logo. Each rifle is fitted with quick-detachable swing-off mounts, and weighs in at 4.260kg, 430grams less than the Rigby Big Game.

German optics brand Leica has unveiled a new limited edition color option for its Geovid Pro 32 rangefinding binoculars, a field-ready olive-green.

The updated Geovid Pro 32 rangefinding binoculars, which are available in 8×32 and 10×32, were unveiled to the public in 2022 and combine optical quality and ballistic technology in a compact, slim design. Now, its available to American hunters in an, olive-green limited edition

With enhanced Bluetooth connectivity and integration with the new Leica Hunting App, the Geovid Pro 32 rangefinding binoculars are engineered to combine on-board atmospheric sensors with the latest Applied Ballistics technology. Standard with Applied Ballistics Ultralight, it offers easy upgrades to Applied Ballistics Sportsman or Elite for advanced capabilities.

The Geovid Pro 32 rangefinders feature GPS tracking connectivity thanks to Leica ProTrack. It stands as the first premium rangefinder to integrate GPS mapping through BaseMap and Google Maps

The patented “Perger-Porro” optics design ensures outstanding quality in light transmission, resolution, and a perfectly sharp edge-to-edge viewing experience.

The new Leica Calonox 2 series of thermal optics redefines thermal imaging technology by combining high-performance, precision engineering and modularity with Leica’s advanced rangefinding capabilities. Both Calonox 2 Sight and View models have the option of an onboard laser rangefinder to increase ethicality and accuracy with this technology. The clip-on Calonox 2 Sight model offers a zeroing-free, plug-and-play solution that makes switching a thermal optic between rifle platforms very easy.

The Calonox 2 range of products are designed and manufactured in Germany, using exclusively European high-quality components.

Calonox 2 can be used during the day as well as in complete darkness. There is no longer a need for low levels of light or IR enhancers as the thermal sensor detects the slightest variation in temperature of an animal and its surroundings, offering distinct advantages when identifying naturally camouflaged wildlife during the day, or the darkest of nights.

The Calonox 2 range also incorporates an optional built-in laser rangefinder so hunters are able to increase the accuracy of their night hunting. Hunters already invested in a night hunting solution can add the Calonox 2 View (LRF) to their set up to add a thermal rangefinding solution and enhance their ethicality.

The modularity of the Calonox 2 Sight unit is unsurpassed when used as a clip-on to a traditional riflescope or as a Picatinny rail attachment in front of a riflescope. The precise placement of the sensor in relation to the objective lens and display screen has eliminated the need to recalibrate or re-zero. The resulting unlimited flexibility allows the Calonox 2 to be switched between multiple bolt guns, gas guns and even rimfire. Hunters no longer are limited to a single platform night hunting system.

Legal notice: When using thermal imaging technology, please observe the specific legislation for your State.