Lindcott Armory Compare / .416 Dakota vs .416 Rigby
Cartridge comparison
.416 Dakota vs .416 Rigby
.416 Dakota is faster (2,750 vs 2,450 fps); .416 Dakota carries more energy (7,560 vs 5,500 ft·lb).
.416 Dakota →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.416 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .416 Dakota | .416 Rigby | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1911 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.416″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 2.9″ |
| Velocity | 2,450–2,750 fps | 2,300–2,450 fps |
| Energy | 4,660–7,560 ft·lb | 5,000–5,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .416 Dakota faster than .416 Rigby?
- .416 Dakota is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,450 fps.
- Does .416 Dakota hit harder than .416 Rigby?
- .416 Dakota carries more muzzle energy (7,560 vs 5,500 ft·lb).