What bullet diameter is .416 Hoffman?

.416 Hoffman uses a 0.416″ (10.57 mm) diameter bullet.

Is .416 Hoffman still in production?

.416 Hoffman is wildcat; typical availability is handload only.

What is .416 Hoffman used for?

.416 Hoffman is primarily used for hunting.

What is .416 Hoffman based on?

.416 Hoffman is derived from the .375 H&H Magnum case.

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.416 Hoffman

416 Hoffman

Influential belted .416 wildcat designed for magnum-length bolt actions..

Identity

Introduced: 1977
Type: Wildcat
Origin: United States
Inventor: George Hoffman
Standard: Wildcat
Status: Wildcat
Availability: Handload Only

Dimensions

Bullet ⌀: 0.416″
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Case type: Belted

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .416 Hoffman. Parent case: .375 H&H Magnum.

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Lineage

Immediate parent

.375 H&H Magnum

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History

George Hoffman's late-1970s design delivered .416 Rigby-class performance in a standard magnum action and directly influenced the .416 Remington Magnum.

FAQs

What bullet diameter is .416 Hoffman?: .416 Hoffman uses a 0.416″ (10.57 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .416 Hoffman still in production?: .416 Hoffman is wildcat; typical availability is handload only.
What is .416 Hoffman used for?: .416 Hoffman is primarily used for hunting.
What is .416 Hoffman based on?: .416 Hoffman is derived from the .375 H&H Magnum case.

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →