Lindcott Armory Compare / .404 Jeffery vs .416 Rigby
Cartridge comparison
.404 Jeffery vs .416 Rigby
.416 Rigby is faster (2,450 vs 2,400 fps); .404 Jeffery carries more energy (5,755 vs 5,500 ft·lb); .416 Rigby recoils less.
.404 Jeffery →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.416 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .404 Jeffery | .416 Rigby | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1911 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.423″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.861″ | 2.9″ |
| Velocity | 2,050–2,400 fps | 2,300–2,450 fps |
| Energy | 2,795–5,755 ft·lb | 5,000–5,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,939 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 60–80 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .404 Jeffery faster than .416 Rigby?
- .416 Rigby is faster — up to 2,450 fps versus 2,400 fps.
- Does .404 Jeffery hit harder than .416 Rigby?
- .404 Jeffery carries more muzzle energy (5,755 vs 5,500 ft·lb).