Rifle · Proprietary
.416 Dakota
The .416 Dakota is the heaviest standard chambering in the Dakota Arms proprietary magnum family, delivering .416 Rigby-class stopping power in a standard-length bolt action.
- Caliber
- 0.416″ · 10.566 mm
- Introduced
- 1992
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .404 Jeffery
- Primary use
- hunting, dangerous_game
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1992
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Dakota Arms
- Manufacturer
- Dakota Arms
- Standard
- Proprietary
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Rare
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 65,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Max range
- 300 yd
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .416 Dakota, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- .404 Jeffery
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
reloading data · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 10.57 | 0.416 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.23 | 0.442 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.39 | 0.527 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 30° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 13.84 | 0.545 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.84 | 0.545 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 12.70 | 0.500 | ≈ |
| Case length | 72.39 | 2.850 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 92.58 | 3.645 | ~ |
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 Dakota is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Rounding out the 1992 Dakota Arms dangerous game lineup, the .416 Dakota was built for professional hunters who need the stopping power of the .416 bore but want the handling characteristics of a lighter, shorter rifle. Built on the .404 Jeffery case, it offers controlled-round-feed reliability that is critical when facing charged dangerous game at close range.
FAQs
- What bullet diameter is .416 Dakota?
- .416 Dakota uses a 0.416″ (10.566 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .416 Dakota still in production?
- .416 Dakota is active; typical availability is rare.
- What is .416 Dakota used for?
- .416 Dakota is primarily used for hunting, dangerous_game.
- What is .416 Dakota based on?
- .416 Dakota is derived from the .404 Jeffery case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →