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If you're planning a serious hunt for the world's most dangerous game, the Federal Premium Cape-Shok .416 Remington Magnum deserves serious consideration. This cartridge was purpose-built to fill the gap between lighter magnum calibers and heavy artillery, offering performance that rivals the legendary .416 Rigby but in a standard-length action.
The .416 Remington Magnum drives a 400-grain projectile at 2400 feet per second, generating 5115 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. That's the kind of power needed for elephant, buffalo, hippo, and coastal brown bears. The cartridge became popular among professional hunters and guides precisely because it delivers serious penetration without requiring a magnum-length rifle. Weight retention and deep, straight-line penetration are what matter most when hunting dangerous game, and this load delivers both.
The Trophy Bonded Bear Claw bullet isn't just another soft point. Its bonded jacket and core construction retains more than 95 percent of the bullet's weight, which means it drives deep and straight through heavy bone and muscle without fragmenting or deflecting. The grooved shank improves accuracy across different rifle platforms, which matters when your window of opportunity might only be a handful of shots. The Cape-Shok line ammunition uses nickel-plated brass cases for reliable feeding, ejection, and corrosion resistance in harsh African conditions or wet North American climates. Each primer is lacquer-sealed against moisture to ensure consistent ignition when it matters most.
This isn't target practice ammo or casual hunting fare. It's engineered for the situations where a miss or poor performance has consequences most people won't face. Federal's manufacturing reputation speaks for itself, and the Cape-Shok line carries that legacy with ammunition designed specifically for the demands of dangerous game hunting. Whether you're pursuing Cape buffalo in Botswana or bears in Alaska, this load gives you the terminal performance and reliability you need to make your shot count.
The Trophy Bonded Bear Claw features a bonded jacket and core construction that retains over 95% of the bullet's weight during expansion. This weight retention means the bullet drives deep and straight through dense bone and muscle without fragmenting, which is critical when hunting dangerous game where penetration can make the difference.
Yes. The .416 Remington Magnum is considered one of the most popular dangerous game cartridges for African hunting. It delivers enough power and penetration for elephant, buffalo, hippo, and lion. It was specifically designed to match the performance of the .416 Rigby but in a standard-length action, making it more practical for many hunters.
Nickel plating improves feeding reliability, ejection, and corrosion resistance. For hunters operating in wet climates or harsh African conditions, this protects against rust and ensures your magazine and chamber function smoothly when you need them most.
Federal offers the Cape-Shok line in multiple bullet configurations, including Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, Swift A-Frame, and Woodleigh Hydro Solid. The Trophy Bonded Bear Claw excels at controlled expansion and weight retention, making it ideal for dangerous game where you need reliable bullet performance across varying distances and angles.
| Caliber/Gauge | .416 Remington Mag |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Cost per Round | 6.55 |
| Grains | 400 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P416RT1 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.3 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465090890 |
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