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Rifle · Proprietary

.416 Barrett

Also known as .416 Barrett · 10.6x83mm

Extreme long-range precision cartridge.

Caliber
0.4161″ · 10.57 mm
Introduced
2005
Case
Rimless
Parent
.50 BMG
Primary use
Military, Target
Status
Active

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VelocityBeing verified
EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains350 · 395 · 400 gr
Identity
Introduced
2005
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Chris Barrett
Manufacturer
Barrett Firearms
Standard
Proprietary
Status
Active
Availability
Limited
Build
Case capacity
300 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:12
Primer
.50 BMG primer
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
65,000 psi
Eff. range
2500 yd
Max range
7000 yd
Recoil
55–75 ft·lb

Introduced by Barrett Firearms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .416 Barrett. Parent case: .50 BMG.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 10.570.416 ✓
Neck ⌀ 11.630.458 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 18.540.730 ✓
Shoulder angle 25°— ✓
Base ⌀ 20.400.803 ✓
Rim ⌀ 20.420.804 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 2.110.083 ✓
Neck length 11.910.469 ≈
Case length 83.063.270 ✓
Overall length 118.114.650 ✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .416 Barrett is highlighted below.

Factory loads

Verification

Being verified

Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.

Suitable powders

1 reloading powder listed for .416 Barrett, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

Reloader 33
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Firearms chambered in .416 Barrett

6 models in the database chamber .416 Barrett. Browse all →

Barrett M107A1 .50 BMG 20-inchBarrett M107A1 .50 BMG 29-inchBarrett M107A1 .416 BarrettDesert Tech HTI .375 CheyTacDesert Tech HTI .416 BarrettBarrett Model 99 .50 BMG

Lineage

Immediate parent
.50 BMG
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Connected reference

Loads19 factory loads for .416 BarrettReloading1 suitable powder — cross-referenceFirearmsFirearms in .416 Barrett

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.

FAQs

What twist rate does .416 Barrett use?
.416 Barrett typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .416 Barrett?
.416 Barrett uses a 0.4161″ (10.57 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .416 Barrett still in production?
.416 Barrett is active; typical availability is limited.
What is .416 Barrett used for?
.416 Barrett is primarily used for military, target.
What is .416 Barrett based on?
.416 Barrett is derived from the .50 BMG case.
What are the best powders for .416 Barrett?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .416 Barrett include Reloader 33.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 18 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →