Cartridge comparison
.416 Weatherby Magnum vs .500/416 Nitro Express 3 1/4"
.416 Weatherby Magnum and .500/416 Nitro Express 3 1/4" are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .416 Weatherby Magnum | .500/416 Nitro Express 3 1/4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1989 | 1905 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.416″ | 0.4161″ |
| Case length | 2.913″ | 3.25″ |
| Max pressure | 53,500 psi | 45,687 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 67.3–73.3 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.
