What could be a more fitting tribute to John Rigby & Co.’s recently unveiled Highland Stalker rifle, than an event celebrating its launch in the heart of the Highlands - the holy grail for British hunting?
Rigby invited top international dealers and sporting journalists to join them in celebrating this iconic rifle at the historic Blair Atholl Estate in Perthshire. Following a tour of the Rigby showroom in London, guests made their way to Euston Station where they boarded the Highland Sleeper train, echoing the Victorian era. After a nip of Rigby whisky and a tale or two from “John Macnab”, guests awoke to the sound of bagpipes as the train rolled into the station.
Ready to transport the weary passengers to their shooting lodges, a fleet of Rigby-branded Land Rovers were ready waiting. After a quick freshen-up, it wasn’t long before the stalking party headed for the hills accompanied by Highland Stalker, garron and ghillie.
Watch the video to hear how everyone faired, learn about their experiences and immerse yourself in the hunt.
Hailed as a traditional deerstalking rifle, the new Highland Stalker is inspired by the same smaller calibre rifles Rigby produced at the turn of the 20th century that were used by iconic British adventurers such as Karamojo Bell and Jim Corbett. Rigby regards the Scottish Highlands as the birthplace of stalking and the title befitting the rifle.