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Rifle · SAAMI

.416 Remington Magnum

.416 Rem Mag

American dangerous-game cartridge with .416 Rigby performance in a standard magazine length..

Caliber
0.4161″ · 10.57 mm
Introduced
1988
Case
Belted
Parent
.375 H&H Magnum
Primary use
Big Game, Dangerous Game
Status
Active
Velocity2,250–2,400 fps
Energy3,940–5,115 ft·lb
Typical grains350 · 400 · 450 gr
Identity
Introduced
1988
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Remington
Manufacturer
Remington
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
95 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:14
Primer
Large Rifle Magnum
Case type
Belted
Pressure & range
Max pressure
65,000 psi
Eff. range
300 yd
Max range
700 yd
Recoil
55–75 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Winchester Expedition Big Game 400 gr, 2,400 fps, BC 0.435 G1 · 100 yd zero.

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RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd24005113-1.5″—
100 yd229246670.0″0.0
200 yd21874248-5.1″-2.4
300 yd20843856-17.5″-5.6
400 yd19823489-38.0″-9.1
500 yd18833149-67.2″-12.8
600 yd17862832-106.2″-16.9

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingWinchester Expedition Big Game400 gr · Nosler AccuBond · 2,400 fps · BC 0.435 G1Buy now →
Best for TargetSIG Sauer Match Elite350 gr · OTM BTHP · 2,520 fpsBuy now →

Buy links open .416 Remington Magnum ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

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 ⌀11.380.448✓
Shoulder ⌀12.360.487✓
Shoulder angle25°—✓
Base ⌀13.020.513✓
Rim ⌀13.510.532✓
Belt ⌀13.510.532✓
Rim thickness1.270.050✓
Neck length10.650.419≈
Case length72.392.850✓
Overall length91.443.600✓

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 Remington Magnum is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 192 active loads across 28 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 192 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
BarnesVOR-TX Safari400TSX2,4105,1580.370 G1
BarnesVOR-TX TSX400TSX2,4005,1150.370 G1
WinchesterExpedition Big Game400Nosler AccuBond2,4005,1150.435 G1
BarnesVOR-TX400TTSX BT2,4005,1150.370 G1
NoslerTrophy Grade AccuBond400AccuBond2,4005,1150.435 G1
BarnesVOR-TX Safari350TSX2,6005,253—
NoslerSafari350Solid2,6005,253—
RemingtonCore-Lokt350Core-Lokt Soft Point2,6005,253—
HornadyDangerous Game350DGX Bonded2,6005,253—
FederalCape-Shok350Trophy Bonded2,6005,253—
NormaBondstrike/Oryx350Bonded Soft Point2,6005,253—
SIG SauerMatch Elite350OTM BTHP2,5204,934—
FederalAmerican Eagle350SP2,5204,934—
FederalGold Medal350BTHP2,5204,934—
FederalPower-Shok350SP2,5204,934—

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

9 reloading powders listed for .416 Remington Magnum, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N165AR 2218N170Reloader 25Reloader 26IMR 7977LRTIMR 8133Reloader 33
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Firearms chambered in .416 Remington Magnum

12 models in the database chamber .416 Remington Magnum. Browse all →

Sauer 404 .375 H&H 24-inchBlaser R8 Professional Safari .375 H&HSauer 101 Classic .375 H&H Mag 24-inchMauser M12 .375 H&H 24-inchBrowning Browning X-Bolt .416 Rem Mag 23-inchBrowning Browning X-Bolt Alaskan .375 H&H 23-inchSauer 404 .375 H&H Mag 24-inchRuger Hawkeye African .416 Rigby 23-inchSauer & Sohn 405 .375 H&HWinchester Repeating Arms Model 70 Safari Express .375 H&H MagBlaser R8 Professional .375 H&HSako Sako 85 .416 Rem Mag 24.4-inch

Lineage

Immediate parent
.375 H&H Magnum
Family TreeOpen .416 Remington Magnum in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads192 factory loads for .416 Remington Magnum↗Reloading9 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in .416 Remington Magnum↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

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.

FAQs

What twist rate does .416 Remington Magnum use?
.416 Remington Magnum typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .416 Remington Magnum?
.416 Remington Magnum uses a 0.4161″ (10.57 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .416 Remington Magnum still in production?
.416 Remington Magnum is active; typical availability is common.
What is .416 Remington Magnum used for?
.416 Remington Magnum is primarily used for big game, dangerous game.
What is .416 Remington Magnum based on?
.416 Remington Magnum is derived from the .375 H&H Magnum case.
What are the best powders for .416 Remington Magnum?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .416 Remington Magnum include N165, AR 2218, N170, Reloader 25, among 9 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 192 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →