Cartridge comparison
.416 Rigby No. 2 vs .416 Weatherby Magnum
.416 Rigby No. 2 and .416 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .416 Rigby No. 2 | .416 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1989 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4161″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.9″ | 2.913″ |
| Max pressure | 47,137 psi | 53,500 psi |
| Recoil | 64.3–70.1 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 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.
