Cartridge comparison
.400 Purdey 3" vs .416 Taylor
.400 Purdey 3" and .416 Taylor are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .400 Purdey 3" | .416 Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1972 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4051″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 2.5″ |
| Max pressure | 34,809 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 22.4 ft·lb | 60.7–70 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
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.
