Description
The Grizzly 500-416 Nitro 400gr Solid load, item GC5/416NE2, is a 5 round box of 500/416 Nitro Express ammunition from Grizzly Cartridge Company, loaded with a 400 grain solid bullet rated at 2350 fps with 4905 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Grizzly recommends it for safari hunting and big game.
Grizzly 500-416 Nitro 400gr Solid Overview
The 500/416 Nitro Express gives double rifle shooters 416 Rigby class performance in a rimmed case designed for reliable extraction from a break-action rifle. This Grizzly load fires a 400 grain solid at a rated 2350 fps with 4905 foot-pounds of energy. Its flatter trajectory compared with larger bore doubles makes it versatile, while the solid bullet provides the straight-line penetration needed for elephant, buffalo and other dangerous game. Five rounds per box suits the carefully managed supply most safari hunters carry.
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. In a double rifle, many hunters load an expanding bullet in the first barrel and a solid in the second.
Intended Use
Grizzly recommends this load for safari hunting and big game. Solids are intended for elephant, hippo, Cape buffalo follow-up shots and other situations where maximum penetration is required. For first shots on buffalo and plains game, an expanding bullet is often preferred. Always confirm legal requirements and bullet choices with your outfitter and professional hunter.
Firearm Compatibility
This ammunition is made for double rifles chambered in 500/416 Nitro Express, a rimmed cartridge developed for double rifles. It is not interchangeable with the 416 Rigby, 416 Remington Magnum or any rimless 416 cartridge. Double rifles are regulated to a specific load, so confirm that both barrels shoot to the same point of aim with this ammunition before a hunt.
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
A 400 grain bullet from the 500/416 Nitro Express produces heavy recoil, softened somewhat by the weight of a typical double rifle. Practice with both barrels from shooting sticks before your hunt.
Practice and Testing
Fire enough rounds through your own rifle before a hunt to confirm reliable function and to check where this load prints at the distances you expect to shoot. With a double rifle, confirm that both barrels regulate to the same point of aim. Practice from shooting sticks and field positions, 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 belt or holder that protects them from dust and moisture.
Specifications
- Brand: Grizzly Cartridge Company
- Item number: GC5/416NE2
- Caliber: 500/416 Nitro Express
- Bullet weight: 400 grain
- Bullet type: solid
- Rated velocity: 2350 fps
- Muzzle energy: 4905 ft-lbs
- Recommended for: Safari hunting and big game
- Count: 5 rounds per box
- UPC: 815152011008
- 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 500-416 Nitro 400gr Solid is a great fit for owners of 500/416 Nitro Express double rifles, dangerous game hunters who want dependable solids, and sportsmen preparing for a buffalo or elephant hunt.
Buy the Grizzly 500-416 Nitro 400gr Solid at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Grizzly 500-416 Nitro 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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