American dangerous-game cartridge with .416 Rigby performance in a standard magazine length.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1988, United States
Parent case: .375 H&H Magnum
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.416" (10.57 mm)
Case length: 2.85" (72.39 mm)
Overall length: 3.6" (91.44 mm)
Max pressure: 65,000 PSI
Rim type: Belted
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Typical twist rate: 1:14
Muzzle velocity: 2250–2400 fps
Muzzle energy: 3940–5115 ft-lbs
Effective range: 300 yd
Common bullet weights: 350, 400 gr
Primary use: Big Game, Dangerous Game
Production status: Active
Also known as: .416 Rem Mag
History: Introduced by Remington in 1988, designed to replicate .416 Rigby performance in a shorter, more modern case. Intended for dangerous African game. Faced competition from .416 Weatherby Magnum introduced the same year.
Notable firearms: Remington Model 700, Ruger M77
Similar cartridges: .416 Rigby, .375 H&H Magnum, .458 Winchester Magnum