Hornady 416 Cal 400gr DGS

Hornady 416 Cal 400gr DGS

The Hornady 416 Cal 400gr DGS is a heavyweight bullet component engineered for handloaders and dangerous-game hunters seeking deep penetration, reliable terminal performance, and monolithic durability in .416-caliber rifles. Weighing 400 gr with a .416-inch diameter, the 416 Cal 400gr DGS features Hornady’s Dangerous-Game eXpanding (DGS) construction, delivering over 90% weight retention and consistent results on thick-skinned game.

The streamlined profile of the 416 Cal 400gr DGS combines a flat-nose design with a boat-tail base and flat ogive to optimize sectional density and ballistic consistency. When fired at typical velocities of 2,300–2,400 fps from cartridges like .416 Remington Magnum or .416 Weatherby Magnum, the 416 Cal 400gr DGS maintains straight penetration and high-energy transfer without tumbling or deflection.

Crafted as a solid monolithic bullet, the 416 Cal 400gr DGS resists jacket-core separation and fragmentation on impact. Its copper-clad steel jacket is molecularly bonded to the core, producing deep wound channels and ethical terminal effects in demanding field conditions. Hunters report that the 416 Cal 400gr DGS delivers straight-line penetration, clean bone breaks, and minimal bullet deformation.

Compatible with twist rates of 1:14 to 1:16, the 416 Cal 400gr DGS stabilizes well in bolt-action and safari-style rifles. The bullet’s uniform bearing surface and concentric jacket support consistent chambering, feeding, and shot repeatability. Handloaders appreciate that the 416 Cal 400gr DGS provides dependable point-of-impact consistency across various load combinations.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 416 Cal 400gr DGS is sold as a bullet component only and must be loaded with appropriate brass, powder, and primers. With meticulous quality control over tip alignment, jacket integrity, and weight consistency, the 416 Cal 400gr DGS stands as a trusted choice for dangerous-game hunters who require deep penetration and structural reliability in .416-caliber platforms.