Ruger and Hornady's 2008 collaboration — a .416 dangerous game cartridge in a compact, beltless case that fits a standard-length magnum action. Delivers .416 Remington Magnum performance without the belt, in a shorter, lighter rifle.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 2008, United States
Parent case: .375 Ruger
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.416" (10.57 mm)
Case length: 2.58" (65.53 mm)
Overall length: 3.34" (84.84 mm)
Max pressure: 62,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Typical twist rate: 1:14
Muzzle velocity: 2400–2400 fps
Muzzle energy: 5116–5116 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 400 gr
Primary use: Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: .416 Ruger Compact Magnum · .416 RCM
History: Ruger and Hornady jointly developed the .416 Ruger as part of their Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) initiative in 2008. The goal was a dangerous game cartridge that could be chambered in a hunting-weight bolt action without the length and weight penalty of .416 Rigby or the belt of .416 Remington Magnum. The result matched .416 Remington performance in a standard-length action using a modern beltless…
Notable firearms: Ruger Hawkeye African, Ruger Hawkeye Safari
Similar cartridges: .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .404 Jeffery