Lindcott Armory Compare / .416 Rigby vs .450/400 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.416 Rigby vs .450/400 Nitro Express
.416 Rigby is faster (2,450 vs 2,175 fps); .416 Rigby carries more energy (5,500 vs 4,200 ft·lb); .450/400 Nitro Express recoils less.
.416 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450/400 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .416 Rigby | .450/400 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1900 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.416″ | 0.408″ |
| Case length | 2.9″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,450 fps | 2,150–2,175 fps |
| Energy | 5,000–5,500 ft·lb | 4,105–4,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 42,100 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .416 Rigby faster than .450/400 Nitro Express?
- .416 Rigby is faster — up to 2,450 fps versus 2,175 fps.
- Does .416 Rigby hit harder than .450/400 Nitro Express?
- .416 Rigby carries more muzzle energy (5,500 vs 4,200 ft·lb).