Lindcott Armory Compare / .404 Jeffery vs .416 Ruger
Cartridge comparison
.404 Jeffery vs .416 Ruger
.404 Jeffery carries more energy (5,755 vs 5,116 ft·lb); .416 Ruger recoils less.
.404 Jeffery →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.416 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .404 Jeffery | .416 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 2008 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.423″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.861″ | 2.58″ |
| Velocity | 2,050–2,400 fps | 2,400 fps |
| Energy | 2,795–5,755 ft·lb | 5,116 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,939 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 60–80 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Does .404 Jeffery hit harder than .416 Ruger?
- .404 Jeffery carries more muzzle energy (5,755 vs 5,116 ft·lb).