Lindcott Armory Compare / .405 Winchester vs .416 Remington Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.405 Winchester vs .416 Remington Magnum
.416 Remington Magnum is faster (2,400 vs 2,250 fps); .416 Remington Magnum carries more energy (5,115 vs 3,372 ft·lb); .405 Winchester recoils less.
.405 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.416 Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .405 Winchester | .416 Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1904 | 1988 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.412″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.583″ | 2.85″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,250 fps | 2,250–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 2,940–3,372 ft·lb | 3,940–5,115 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .405 Winchester faster than .416 Remington Magnum?
- .416 Remington Magnum is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,250 fps.
- Does .405 Winchester hit harder than .416 Remington Magnum?
- .416 Remington Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,115 vs 3,372 ft·lb).