Extreme long-range precision cartridge. Less recoil than .50 BMG with better ballistics. Developed for anti-material and extreme long-range shooting.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 2005, United States
Parent case: .50 BMG
Standardization: Proprietary
Bullet diameter: 0.416" (10.57 mm)
Case length: 3.268" (83 mm)
Overall length: 4.65" (118.11 mm)
Max pressure: 65,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: .50 BMG primer
Typical twist rate: 1:12
Muzzle velocity: 3000–3250 fps
Muzzle energy: 8200–9800 ft-lbs
Effective range: 2500 yd
Common bullet weights: 395, 400, 452 gr
Primary use: Military, Target
Production status: Active
Also known as: .416 Barrett · 10.6x83mm
History: Developed by Barrett Firearms in 2005 as alternative to .50 BMG with better ballistic coefficient and less recoil. Designed for the Barrett M98B rifle. Provides .50 BMG-class energy with .338 Lapua-class recoil. Used for extreme long-range precision shooting and military testing. Better ballistic coefficient than .50 BMG means less wind drift at extreme ranges.
Notable firearms: Barrett M98B, Barrett MRAD
Similar cartridges: .408 CheyTac, .50 BMG, .338 Lapua Magnum