Cartridge comparison
.404 Jeffery vs .416 Rigby
.404 Jeffery and .416 Rigby are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
.416 Rigby2,370 fps
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Velocity only, no drag model: this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic CompareSide by side
| .404 Jeffery | .416 Rigby | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1911 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.422″ | 0.4161″ |
| Case length | 2.8748″ | 2.9″ |
| Velocity | — | 2,300–2,370 fps |
| Energy | — | 4,698–4,988 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,939 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 60–80 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 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.