Cartridge comparison
.404 Jeffery vs .416 Ruger
.404 Jeffery and .416 Ruger are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .404 Jeffery | .416 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 2008 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.422″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.8748″ | 2.5799″ |
| Max pressure | 52,939 psi | 62,000 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.