Lindcott Armory Compare / .416 Rigby vs .416 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.416 Rigby vs .416 Weatherby Magnum
.416 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,450 fps); .416 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (6,474 vs 5,500 ft·lb).
.416 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.416 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .416 Rigby | .416 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1989 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.416″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 2.9″ | 2.913″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,450 fps | 2,500–2,700 fps |
| Energy | 5,000–5,500 ft·lb | 4,856–6,474 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .416 Rigby faster than .416 Weatherby Magnum?
- .416 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,450 fps.
- Does .416 Rigby hit harder than .416 Weatherby Magnum?
- .416 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (6,474 vs 5,500 ft·lb).