Description
The Grizzly 416 Rigby 400gr Solid load, item GC416RG5, is a 5 round box of 416 Rigby ammunition from Grizzly Cartridge Company, loaded with a 400 grain solid bullet rated at 2400 fps with 5115 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Grizzly recommends it for safari hunting and big game.
Grizzly 416 Rigby 400gr Solid Overview
Introduced by John Rigby and Company in 1911, the 416 Rigby built its reputation on elephant and Cape buffalo, and it remains one of the most respected dangerous game cartridges in Africa. Its large case runs at moderate pressure, which helps reliability in hot climates. This Grizzly load fires a 400 grain solid at a rated 2400 fps with 5115 foot-pounds of energy, the classic Rigby formula. Solids are the standard choice for elephant and for follow-up shots on buffalo, where straight-line penetration through bone is essential.
Bullet Design
A solid is a non-expanding, homogeneous metal bullet built for the largest dangerous game, such as elephant, Cape buffalo and hippo. It is designed to hold its shape and drive in a straight line through heavy bone and thick muscle, which is exactly what is needed for frontal brain shots and follow-up shots on dangerous animals. Many hunters carry solids alongside an expanding load for their first shot.
Intended Use
Grizzly recommends this load for safari hunting and big game. Solids are intended for the toughest dangerous game and for finishing shots, rather than for plains game, where an expanding bullet is the better choice. Many hunters load an expanding bullet first and solids behind it. Always confirm caliber and energy minimums with your outfitter and the hunting regulations in the country you will visit.
Firearm Compatibility
This ammunition is made for rifles chambered in 416 Rigby, the classic British dangerous game cartridge used in bolt-action rifles. Do not fire it in a 416 Remington Magnum, 416 Ruger or 416 Weatherby rifle.
Grizzly Cartridge Company
Grizzly Cartridge Company is an American ammunition maker known for heavy, hard-hitting loads for hunters, outdoorsmen and handgunners who carry in bear country, along with cowboy action, defense and safari ammunition. Its loads are made in the USA, and many are built to run at the upper end of what each cartridge allows, so always match the load to your firearm.
Recoil and Shootability
The 416 Rigby runs at moderate pressure, but a 400 grain bullet still produces heavy recoil. A well-fitted, properly weighted rifle and practice from field positions are essential.
Practice and Testing
Fire enough rounds through your own rifle before a hunt to confirm reliable feeding and extraction and to check where this load prints at the distances you expect to shoot. Practice from shooting sticks and field positions, not only from the bench, since dangerous game shots are often taken quickly at close range.
Storage and Care
Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds for dents, loose bullets or corrosion before loading, and carry spare rounds in a cartridge holder that protects them from dust and moisture.
Specifications
- Brand: Grizzly Cartridge Company
- Item number: GC416RG5
- Caliber: 416 Rigby
- Bullet weight: 400 grain
- Bullet type: solid
- Rated velocity: 2400 fps
- Muzzle energy: 5115 ft-lbs
- Recommended for: Safari hunting and big game
- Count: 5 rounds per box
- UPC: 815152010933
- Made in the USA
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of rifle ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order. If you plan to travel abroad with ammunition, check airline and destination country rules well in advance.
Who It Is For
The Grizzly 416 Rigby 400gr Solid is a great fit for dangerous game hunters with a 416 Rigby rifle, sportsmen preparing for an elephant or Cape buffalo hunt, and collectors of classic British safari cartridges who shoot their rifles.
Buy the Grizzly 416 Rigby 400gr Solid at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Grizzly 416 Rigby 400gr Solid online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit Grizzly Cartridge.
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