Legendary British dangerous game cartridge. Designed specifically for African Big Five. Power without excessive recoil. The aristocrat of dangerous game rounds.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1911, United Kingdom
Parent case: None
Standardization: CIP
Bullet diameter: 0.416" (10.57 mm)
Case length: 2.9" (73.66 mm)
Overall length: 3.75" (95.25 mm)
Max pressure: 52,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Typical twist rate: 1:14
Muzzle velocity: 2300–2450 fps
Muzzle energy: 5000–5500 ft-lbs
Effective range: 300 yd
Common bullet weights: 350, 400, 410 gr
Primary use: Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: .416 Rigby Magnum · 10.6x74mm
History: Developed by John Rigby & Company in 1911 for hunting African dangerous game. Specifically designed for stopping charging elephants and buffalo. Used extensively during golden age of African safari hunting. The large case operates at moderate pressures for reliable extraction in heat and dust. Fell out of favor mid-20th century but revived in 1980s-90s. Now considered one of the finest dangerous…
Notable firearms: Rigby Highland Stalker, Dakota Arms Model 76, Ruger Safari Magnum, CZ 550, Mauser M98
Similar cartridges: .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Weatherby, .404 Jeffery