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Cartridge comparison

.416 A-TEC vs .44 WCF XL

.416 A-TEC and .44 WCF XL are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .416 A-TEC and .44 WCF XL trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.416 A-TEC.44 WCF XL
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20161880
Bullet diameter0.4161″0.427″
Case length1.7717″1.5626″
Max pressure60,191 psi18,000 psi
Recoil8.8–11.4 ft·lb3.9–5.7 ft·lb
Effective range150 yd100 yd
SAAMINot SAAMI standardizedNot SAAMI standardized
CIPCIP standardizedNot standardized
Obsolete—Obsolete

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.

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