Availability of ammo is not a factor in this comparison as most dangerous game cartridges are not ones you will find stocked in most any gun store either. Now the hunt is more important to me than the shot. Lets take a look at some of those cartridges that fit the bill. Looking for previous installments of our "Head to Head" series? Especially someone paying 15-50,000 dollars for a hunt.Anyone who thinks the owners of Remingtons or Weatherby's have no idea what their doing is just a plain ass.Contrary to most elitist preconcieved european notions of those that own expensive items such as double rifles.Thier forfathers, whom most likely aquired their weath from stealing cattle from the nearby locals are a far cry from those today that have WORKED to aquire there wealth and EARNED the right to any article they have aquired.And don't think for one minute that just because a man walks up with a particular rifle that you are more experienced than he. The granddaddy of bolt-action big-game calibers is the .458 Win. Both came on to the scene before the World War I, when the smokeless powder revolution had changed the course of cartridge development. So we ARE comparing two brands of apples here sort of. Rifles chambered in .505 Gibbs and .500 Jeffery include a mercury recoil reducer installed in the stock. I feel it was too light by 2 lbs and kicked like mule. The 130-grain bullets leave the barrel at 3300 fps, and the 150-grain slugs are moving at just about 3150 fps; the trajectory is similar to the 7mm Rem. . of energy. Initial loadings were mild, duplicating .450/.400 ballistics in a bolt-action. In spite of its lower velocity, the .450-400 3-inch remains the most popular of the rimmed cartridgesalthough I predict the .416 Rigby No. Mag..243 Winchester vs. 6mm Remington7x57mm Mauser vs. 7mm-08 Remington.25-06 Remington vs. .257 Weatherby Magnum.338 Winchester vs. .375 H&H Magnum.30-30 Winchester vs. .35 Remington.257 Roberts vs. .250-3000 Savage.270 Winchester vs. .280 Remington.35 Whelen vs. 9.3x62mm Mauser.416 Rigby vs. .416 Remington Magnum.308 Winchester vs. .30-06 Springfield.22 Nosler vs. .224 Valkyrie.300 Win. More important is the rifle they are chambered in. CZ makes a fine rifle, and Montana Rifle Company makes their DGR with a nice big muzzle brake that actually makes it quite comfortable to shoot. Any .45-Bore, 10-pound rifle with 3-pound trigger. The .416 Rigby and .416 Remington are the most popular, followed by the .404 Jeffery. Roosevelt used this .40-caliber on lions and other game on his 19091910 safari and obviously lived to tell the tale, but Im of the opinion that there are much better choices. It reaches 3,250 fps with a 180-grain bullet and a 26-inch barrel. It was a particular favorite of Theodore Roosevelt, who dubbed it his medicine gun for lions. According to the best evidence available, it was released in 1905, and although the .416 got the glory, the .404 did the work. Midway USA This one is a sleeper. In reviewing Swift bullet manual I see that if both the 404 & 458 are loaded with 400 grain bullets, the velocities are very similar. The 404 being .423" would have an edge on sectional density while the .458" would have slightly more frontal area. The best thing you can do to increase your hunting success is to understand the anatomy of your quarry and practice with your rifle until you can put your first shot exactly where it should go. Being a rimmed case, it doesnt translate well to a bolt-action gun, but in a single-shot or double its a true classic. While its paper ballistics indicate that the .375 H&H 300-grain load has more energy (4,263 ft-lb. The full-length magnum action for the US model, however, is manufactured in the same plant where mine was made (in Czech Republic). The 400-grain .416-inch bullet has a sectional density of 0.330, and that plays a big part in the penetration for which it is so famous. spectrum of usefulness=1 (due to very limited bullets & rifles). Check out this story from contributor Mike Roux, for an excellent and educational anecdote highlighting the importance of a full quiver of calls. Want to use it on elk, moose or plains game? (ZKK-601), .375 H&H Mag, .404 Jeffery or .458 Win Mag (ZKK-602). Any member who have these two caliber bullet`s expanded version pictures available ? Comparing these two bullet diameters is like comparing big truck engines : the saying " There's nothing like cubic inches " comes to mind. all over Africa and North America, with stellar results. Mag..416 Rigby.416 Wby. It's an ancient round that was designed by W.J. Its a big bottle-necked, rimless case designed for magnum Mauser bolt-actions. Reloading Brass. Now, for some explanations before I get too many yes buts: The 450gr is available from Woodleigh for the .404J. Yes, the .various .450s , .470s, .475 and their clones work great. It was chambered in Vickers rifles, and was issued to the game scouts of Rhodesia, Tanganyika and Uganda for dangerous game control work. Driving a 400-grain bullet to 2,050 fps, the .411-inch diameter bullets will give excellent penetration, making it a perfectly viable cartridge, even for elephant. https://www.garrettcartridges.com/penetration.html and https://www.garrettcartridges.com/modern4570.html. Mag. There are plenty of factory loads, as well as component bullets available for the .416. And a 550gr for the .458WM is obtainable from the same source. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Heym offers the rifle in different variants and all variants can be ordered as left-hand version. And, Ive found theres a definite ramp-up in recoil when you go to the 500-grain, .45-caliber cartridges, which run at 2,150 fps and upward. I like fast cars and big guns But how fast and big is enough to not only satisfy but give pleasure in using them is the question that can only be answered by the individual concerned. This was also my thoughts as a younger man. Compared to the venerable .450-400 3-inch NE, it has a definite advantage in terminal ballistics and an increase in recoil. From there, you've got the various powerful .416s, which use .416-inch bullets as their designation suggests. Mag. Not surprisingly, hunters quickly embraced the .416 Rigby, along with similar performing cartridges introduced around the same time like the .404 Jeffery and the .425 Westley Richards, and slightly less powerful, but still potent cartridges like the 9.3x62mm Mauser and the .375 H&H Magnum. This combination has accounted for elephant, buffalo and all sorts of plains game animals at ranges from 16 to 225 yards. 1's are well known for their phenomenal accuracy and essentially fail-proof design. One of the most popular match calibers, the 6,5mm bullet has excellent aerodynamic properties and good sectional density which give it good ballistic potential. Instead of simply maintaining the .410-inch diameter bullet of the .450/400, the .404 Jeffery utilized a .423-inch diameter bullet of 400 grains, at the same muzzle velocity of 2150 fps, generating 4,100 ft.-lbs. I'm a bit late this week because of involvement in a deer hunt; so let's get to it! vs. .300 WSM.223 Remington vs. .22-250 Remington. Both kill very well, both have proven to be very accurate (I have sub-MOA loads for both) and both are wonderfully nostalgic. It delivers Rigby ballistics in a smaller cartridge, albeit at a higher chamber pressure. I normally use solids but have used softs and both do the job well. It was chambered in Vickers rifles, and was issued to the game scouts of Rhodesia, Tanganyika and Uganda for dangerous game control work. The .425 Westley Richards came onto the scene in 1909, using a .435-inch-diameter, 410-grain bullet at 2,350 fps for slightly more than 5,000 ft-lb of muzzle energy. Tropical rifle. And, my calculator tells me no lies! The 375 and 416 Ruger outperform their H&H based counterparts, and do so in standard action sizes, which makes them much more useful/wieldable for the average big/dangerous game hunter. Thats 5550 ft-lbs! It gives the same perfect balance of power & shootabaility as my other rifles. 6,5 Carcano. I dont. I'm all for different strokes for different folks, but the 29 year old PH is as ignorant as they come and probably doesn't even understand the purpose of a double rifle.The purpose (the elitists that use themyou know, the guys that survive dangerous game) is to allow you to instantly provide a follow up shot without lowering your gun. I think there is so much overlap with cartridges that perhaps the title should be reworded to 10 of the best instead of the 10 best, at which point there is little argument that any of these fit the bill. Their designation uses the smaller land (rather than groove or bullet) diameter. Joseph Lang took the .500 Nitroa beast of a cartridgeand necked it down to hold 0.475-inch bullets, and the .470 Nitro Express was born. Those ballistics are VERY impressive, to state the obvious in the least possible definition of it. was the first American big bore cartridge designed for African dangerous game hunting. I own & shoot custom bolt rifles in ,275 #2 Magnum & .350 Rigby Rimless Magnum. For those hunters who want to approach the energy figures of the .45-calibers, but who still want a trajectory that can make the longer shots, the Rigby is a good choice. The Lott also has another really cool feature: Because the .458 Lott is nothing more (and nothing less) than an elongated .458 Winchester case, any .458 Lott rifle can and will shoot factory .458 Winchester Magnum ammunition without issue. I am not a man who is really into velocity and energy figures. No sane gun writer would ever put those words in print, and Im a longtime proponent of the .375. An insurgence in India resulted in the British Empire banning all .45-caliber ammunition in the early 1900s, so as a result, gun makers needed to replicate the ballistics of the dangerous-game-proven .450 Nitro Express, yet in a different bore diameter. The .404 Jeffery While the .416 Rigby took the lions share of the popularity, the .404 Jeffery was quietly doing the majority of the dirty work. If you are one of the few owners and shooters of the Jeffery, I wish you nothing but success and happiness. Get the latest news and reviews from Gundigest.com. For a sportsman who travels the world, the .375 H&H Magnum is a solid investment, one he or she can use for bears in America or buffalo in Southern Africa. As well, I have a couple of boxes of 600-grainers (Barnes Original) in .458. And although the volume of the .40-caliber's case is more than is probably needed with our modern powders, the pressures are lowand that isnt a bad thing. But I'm not sure you could see that depending on the bullet you're using. I absolutely love this cartridge; its sloping shoulder allows the cartridges to feed as smooth as silk, and the versatility of the loads will let it purr like a kitten or roar like a lion. Should you try and handload your safari ammunition, youll find that there are only a handful of powders that will give you good velocity without having to be heavily compressed. The casebeing cut downdidn't have the capacity to get those big bullets moving at the advertised speed. Brands include Hornady, Lapua, Nosler, Remington, Silver State Armory, Nammo, Prvi Partizan, Winchester and mixed range fired.. A classic hunting rifle. Fired only 20-30 rounds to sight in at the range. While its a unique cartridge, the .425 isnt incredibly popular, and Kynoch is the only ammunition provider when this ammo is available. So also, the 550gr in .458 was an educated guess until I ran the ballisticswhich confirmed it. 404 JEFFERY: 400 [+] Close . The Boone & Crockett Clubs Generation Next Youth Awards, amid the organizations 31st Big Game Awards, included a remarkable 132 great animals entered. Muz. While the trajectory is less than desirable at ranges over 150 yards, consider that most dangerous game is taken well within the 100-yard mark, so theres no real handicap if you choose the .450 NE when picking a dedicated dangerous game rifle. A wildcat based on the .458 Winchester Magnum and necked down to hold .416-inch bullets, the .416 Taylor is a solid design. Simply put: The 410-grain bullet of nominal diameter at 2,370 fps (modern loads use a 400-grain bullet at 2,350 or 2,400 fps) offered more than 5,000 ft-lb of muzzle energyand virtually unequaled penetrationdue to the high sectional density. With the A-Frame, all these rounds have an MPBR between 200 and 240 yards, which places them in the same trajectory envelop as the .30-30, .308, and .30-06. When the supply of ammunition for the British safari guns began to dry up in the late 50s and early 60s, wildcatters took matters into their own hands. When a client shows up in camp with a Remington or a Weatherby in any caliber, you know the hunters experience probably does not extend past the clerk at the gun counter. And when a client shows up in camp with a .404 Jeffery, you know this is someone who cares enough about said history and traditions to go to the immense trouble of building and loading a gun and cartridge long sacrificed to the gods of mass production and commercialism. [3] The .450-400 (the British naming system uses the parent cartridge first) has gone through several iterations, at various lengths (2 3/8 inch, 3 inch and 3 inch) and has been fueled by black powder and smokeless alike. The 404 Jeffery sired the majority of Nosler's cartridge line, namely the 30 Nosler, 26 Nosler, and 33 Nosler as well as other cartridges like the 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum (7mm RUM). That 500gr load IS actual from my CZ at SAAMI COL. Everyone should own one at least once. Adding at least 5% to the performance of the 375 H&H, which most professional African hunters consider to be the absolute minimum for dangerous game, is a significant enough enhancement to warrant replacing the venerable old 375 H&H on the list; likewise the 416 Ruger ought to replace the 416 Rem Mag and 416 Rigby for similar reasons. That is, right up into the 1970s. Most of the information in circulation regarding suitable cartridges is advertising and hype. While the Rigby does give a considerable increase in recoil, compared to the .375 H&H, it delivers another 1,000 ft.-lbs. Both will kill animals effectively. In 2008, the joint effort between Hornady and Ruger was expanded to include the .416 Rugera beltless case designed to fit in a long-action receiver, matching the velocity of the Rigby and Remington cases. Selbys .470 double rifle had been accidently run over and damaged, and the only suitable rifle he could find in Nairobi was a dirty, rusty-looking .416 Rigby. Though there were so few produced, the reputation of the .416 Rigby inspired writers like Jack OConnor, who also sang its praises. 6,5 - 284 Norma. Thats 92 ft-lbs of equal and opposite reaction from an 11-pound firearm! Email When Available 458 WIN MAG: 500 [+] Close . Ruger added the .416 Ruger in 2009, and that venerable old wildcat, the .416 Taylor, was standardized in 2011. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Swift High Grade Dangerous Game ammo in .404 Jeffery. This formulawell, actually a 400-grain 416 bullet at 2400 fpswould go on to become an undeniable classic, with the .416 Hoffman and .416 Remington Magnum replicating the recipe, albeit at a higher pressure. Theres little doubt that the Barnes TSX would be a superior bullet by quite a margin! which was positioned as the equivalent of the .470 Nitro Express, namely a 500 grain slug at 2,150 feet per second (fps).. 1 single-shot, with ammunition produced by Hornady. The Jeffery design saw the light of day around 1909 (accounts vary), to mirror the ballistics of the earlier .450/400, but in a repeating rifle. I have used both on a fair number of water buffalo and cannot see any difference. The big Gibbs case will need 130 to 145 grains of powder to push those huge bullets, and it pushes the big 570- and 600-grain slugs to 2,100 fps, for just under 5,900 ft.-lbs. Nevertheless, rest assured that the .416 Ruger brings the goods. How do I know its .1%? With a slight shoulder of 8-30, the Jeffery case feeds like it was greased, and was an undeniable blend of striking power and low recoil. Certainly, it received a huge shot in the arm when Robert Ruark released Horn of the Hunter in 1953, immortalizing the cartridge in the hands of PH Harry Selby. Ballistics expert Keith Luckhurst ran some trajectory tests comparing a .404 Jeffery loaded with 400-grain bullets at 2280 fps, a .458 Winchester Magnum loaded with 500-grain bullets at 2090 fps, and a .375 H&H leaded with 300-grain bullets at 2550 fps, all sighted in at 100 meters. So, it looks like the .458 Win Mag (at least in the CZ) has a rather significant edge when barrels are the same (by the way I did the psi thing for the 400gr in the .404J with a 26 tube and a .25 for the .458WM) as well as muzzle velocity (and here again, I allowed a couple thousand higher psi in the .404J than Id consider normal). My next ( and last ) will be a .404 Jeffery. Based on the belted .375 H&H case, using an 8-degree shoulder and the .411-inch-diameter bullets of the .450-400, the .400 H&H hasnt really caught on. It remains a great choice for a light-recoiling double-rifle cartridge capable of handling all game, including elephant. Rifle Recoil Table. Nah! The John Rigby design from 1898 uses a 480-grain bullet at 2,150 fps for just under 5,000 ft.-lbs. The overall length is about 114 cm. [2] The cartridge is standardized by the C.I.P. The .270 WSM betters the velocity of the .270 Winchester by 200 to 250 fps; that is a considerable increase in speed over an already speedy cartridge. Remington changed the design slightly, using their 8mm Remington Magnum case as a basis, and in 1988 released the .416 Remington Magnum. The .458 Winchester was born, claiming to drive a 510-grain bullet at 2,150 fps from the muzzle of the Model 70. This rimmed, bottle-necked cartridge was developed in the early 20th century by W. J. Jeffery, and was a redesign of the earlier 3-inch version. The 1980s saw a revival of the .416-inch-bore diameter: Federal brought back the .416 Rigby, and Remington introduced its .416 Remington Magnum, which is officially based on its 8mm Remington Magnum case (but the .40-caliber more than resembles the wildcat .416 Hoffman). In the shooting sports we call that reaction recoil or "kick." Compatible with HK MP5 models and variants, Zenith/MKE Z5-series models, as well as Dakota Tactical, POF, and Omega models chambered in 9mm. But perhaps thats not quite fair to the one in 500 who think that just maybe, perhaps, possibly some day they might want to try one on for size. Actual bullet diameter was .423-inch, already established in Europe as the 10.75mm. Im going to Alaska in Sept. for bear, and am taking both my .416 Ruger (scoped) and my G&H custom BA in .35 Whelen.. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Now offered at an even lower price! You have entered an incorrect email address! The 410-grain .425 Westley Richards bulletthe largesthas an SD of .310. The .404 was born in London by the Jeffery firm in about 1910. Powder Valley is your Reloading Superstore.. We are the largest provider of all brands of reloading brass because we offer great service and wholesale prices. Some feel that the initial loadings of the .404 Jefferythe 400-grain/2150 fps comboare a bit anemic, but for over a century it has worked and worked well. I am selling because my situation has changed and won't be range shooting in the foreseeable future due to travel. I have a couple of problems with this article. I love it!. The cartridge received some negative press early on, but in a high-quality, controlled-round-feed action, this cartridge is nothing shy of amazing. vs. 3,732 ft-lb), the heavier bullet weight of the .450-400 gives it an advantage in the field. Use any of the high weight retaining bullets we have available now and I'd guess you'd not see measurable difference. Bell also stalked in close for those ideal shots through the ear and into the brain with those small bore rifles, when game is relatively calm, not charging and shots are up close and certain. .40-Caliber Cartridges: Marvelously In The Middle Big Bores, Fading Away? This is a tough one for me personally, as logic would dictate that the wider availability of the .416 Rigbyincluding the resurgence of the Rigby Big Game riflecoupled with the slight velocity advantage would give it the edge. It was 1989 when Weatherby adapted its big, double-radius case to the .416-inch bore, with the signature increase in velocity in tow. The first is the case capacity. So which are the best dangerous game cartridges of all time? Here are some performance figures for modern .458 Win Mag factory ammunition. It is sad that these great cartridges have fallen by the wayside. It is accurate, as hard-hitting as the Rigby, and the recoil is noticeably less than the Rigby case. The other is less felt recoil so tend to shoot it better I would think. While I think the ship has sailed, theres nothing wrong with using a .400 H&H for all dangerous-game hunting. Includes 1" (25mm) Opti lock bases and rings, front . Dangerous game demands specialized cartridges with lots of stopping power and that are capable of penetrating thick hides. of energy. Today, if I were to go to Africa I would take a .416 and a .300 Wichester magnum for plains game. You are using an out of date browser. Mag. Even so, perhaps its the fact that only Hornady provides ammunition; or perhaps the .40-caliber lacks the look of power. Its as simple as that! But it does get an ill-proportioned amount of chatter on at least one forum. That load has taken elephant, buffalo and a good number of species of plains game. The premium 300-grainers and the Woodleigh 350-grain bullets in the Norma African PH line of ammo will get the job done. They provide adequate velocity, reasonable trajectories, and great killing power for their intended classes of game. Made for African DG and plains game, it worked pushing a 300gr in the neighborhood of 2600 fps and a Kynoch solid of 400grs at somewhere around 2100 and change (about the same as my Marlin in .45-70, except that that bullet was very strong and capable for anything up to and including elephant!). I think the .458 would be best served with a premium 465- or 480-grain bullet to give a bit of room in the case. The old .40-caliber cartridge (released in 1902) was used by Jim Corbett for tiger and leopards in India, as did John Pondoro Taylor in Africa. With premium bullets, the .416 Weatherby will certainly handle any game that walks the Earth. But my affection for Big Bores isnt limited to .458. The sectional density (SD) of the 300gr was about the same as a 350gr in .458, at .239 SD compared to .238 SD in .458. ago. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. 375 Wby Mag; 375 Win; 376 Steyr; 378 Wby Mag; 38-55 WCF; 40-60 Win; 40-65 Win; 404 Jeffery; 405 Win; 408 CheyTac; 416 Barrett; 416 Rem Mag; 416 Rigby; 416 Ruger; 416 Taylor; 416 Wby Mag; 44-40 WCF; 444 Marlin; 45-60 Win; 45-70 Gov; 45-75 Win; 45-90; 450 Bushmaster; 450 Marlin; 450 Nitro Express; 450 Rigby; 450-400 Nitro Express; 457 WW Mag; 458 . 1969: M77 Varmint, or M77V, is introduced. performance moved to standardized status in 1999. M77 Timeline. Of the .416s, Id say the Weatherby is the least popular, although as with many of its other cartridges, its fans are fervent. As is typical, there are exceptions to every rule, nevertheless the rule holds true.As for the .404 Jeffrey, she's a gem, no doubt about it! Newer offerings are less flexible in their applications. Stopping power is no myth when deep penetration and immediate CNS kills are needed; in those instances when tables turn and prey becomes predator and hemorrhaging and blood loss are not enough. In 1909 William Jeffery introduced the .404 Jeffery, a 400-grain bullet of .423-inch diameter. There are bullets for these cartridges ranging from 300 to 450 grains. BP or smokeless, it's all good. Ive a longtime attraction to .358 and .375, though they arent true Big Bores. The .416 Rigby was advertized as driving a 410-grain bullet at 2370 fps, for just over 5,100 ft.-lbs. They were offered in those chamberings plus .416 Rem, .404 Jeffery, .425 W.R., .450 Rigby, .500 Jeffery, .505 Gibbs. Aside from that, it will NEVER equal the efficiency or ballistics of the .458 Winchester Magnum. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. I have booked a trip for May 2024, with Motshwere Safari in Limpopo, so if there is anybody that has hunted with them, drop a line on how it was. and is also known as .404 Rimless Nitro Express. So, my reckoning is largely rooted in a love for the .45-70 to begin with, and then wanting one in a bolt action! Am I suggesting that cartridges such as the revered .375 H&H Magnum arent sufficient for dangerous-game hunting? We've got you covered..243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor.300 PRC vs. .300 Win. The .458 Lott, a wildcat that nicely improved on .458 Win. Heres the crop of the lower .40-caliber cartridges, including their strengths and weaknesses. The .375 Holland & Holland Belted Magnum The Three-Seven-Five is undoubtedly the most popular choice for dangerous game, on any continent, for good reasons. flanged cartridge shot in doubles, it succeeded admirably in bolt-action magazine rifles as a rimless cartridge. Too many now worship at the altar of high velocity. I wish all such rousing legends were this alive and this well. Recoil for both the 9.3x62 and .404 Jeffery are noticeably less than the .458 Win. Introduced in 1956 in the Winchester Model 70 African rifle, the .458 Win. The .404 Jeffery is a rifle cartridge designed for hunting large, dangerous game animals, such as the "Big Five" (elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, lion and leopard) of Africa. The .404 Jeffery uses a 400-grain bullet of .423-inch diameter, with the original load leaving the muzzle at 2,150 fps and modern loads ramping up that figure to 2,350 fps. (6989 ft-lbs). The Rigby, a pre-war model was manageable. It does have that going for it at about a century old! The CZ 600 Trail proved to be a handy rifle that can down game in hard-to-find places, all without alerting everything with fur that you have moved into the woods. Title Actor Character Notation Date; Deadfall (2012) Kris Kristofferson: Chet Mills: with a scope: 2012 Deadfall (2012) Eric Bana: Addison: with a scope . 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