Cartridge comparison
.416 Rigby vs .416 Rigby No. 2
.416 Rigby and .416 Rigby No. 2 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
.416 Rigby2,370 fps
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Velocity only, no drag model: this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic CompareSide by side
| .416 Rigby | .416 Rigby No. 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1911 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4161″ | 0.4161″ |
| Case length | 2.9″ | 2.9″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,370 fps | — |
| Energy | 4,698–4,988 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 47,137 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 64.3–70.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 250 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.
