Cartridge comparison
.400 H&H Magnum vs .416 Dakota
.400 H&H Magnum and .416 Dakota are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .400 H&H Magnum | .416 Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2003 | 1992 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.411″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.8461″ | 2.85″ |
| Max pressure | 63,817 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 60–80 ft·lb | 49.8–60.7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
