Hunt & Live
Rifle 400 grain

416 WEATHERBY MAGNUM Ballistics

BC: 0.311 · elk, moose, bear, large game

Key Performance Data

2700fps
Muzzle Velocity
6474ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0.311BC
Ballistic Coefficient
-4.5"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
2700 fps
100 yds
2418 fps
200 yds
2153 fps
Muzzle
6474 ft-lbs
100 yds
5191 ft-lbs
200 yds
4116 ft-lbs

416 WEATHERBY MAGNUM Overview

The416 WEATHERBY MAGNUMis a rifle cartridge firing a 400 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.311. At the muzzle, it produces 2700 fps velocity and 6474 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle270064740.0
100 yards24185191-1.4
200 yards21534116-4.5

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of2700 fpsand muzzle energy of6474 ft-lbs, the 416 WEATHERBY MAGNUM is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.

The ballistic coefficient of0.311provides good performance at typical shooting distances.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: elk, moose, bear, large game.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 416 WEATHERBY MAGNUM retains 79.7% of its initial velocity and 63.6% of its muzzle energy.

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