Hornady
Dangerous Game
.416 Ruger · 400gr · DGS
Muzzle Velocity
2,400
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,115
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.319 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.330
Bullet Drop (inches)
Ballistic Trajectory
100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2,400fps | 5,115ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,138fps | 4,060ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.132 |
| 200 yd | 1,893fps | 3,183ft-lbs | -6.1 | -2.9 | 5.6 | 0.282 |
| 300 yd | 1,668fps | 2,470ft-lbs | -22 | -7 | 13.3 | 0.45 |
| 400 yd | 1,465fps | 1,906ft-lbs | -50.5 | -12.1 | 25.1 | 0.643 |
| 500 yd | 1,291fps | 1,480ft-lbs | -95.2 | -18.2 | 41.5 | 0.861 |
| 600 yd | 1,153fps | 1,181ft-lbs | -160.9 | -25.6 | 62.9 | 1.107 |
| 700 yd | 1,054fps | 986ft-lbs | -252.7 | -34.5 | 88.9 | 1.38 |
| 800 yd | 983fps | 858ft-lbs | -375.7 | -44.8 | 118.9 | 1.676 |
| 900 yd | 928fps | 765ft-lbs | -534.7 | -56.7 | 152.3 | 1.99 |
| 1000 yd | 882fps | 691ft-lbs | -734.2 | -70.1 | 188.7 | 2.322 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet400gr DGS
Diameter0.416" (10.6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.319 G1
Sectional Density0.330
Load Information
Cartridge.416 Ruger
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineDangerous Game
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU82666
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