Description
When you're going after Africa's most dangerous game or tackling heavy North American specimens, the Hornady Dangerous Game .416 Rem Mag DGS ammunition delivers the deep, straight-line penetration that separates success from catastrophe. Each round sends a 400 grain solid bullet downrange at 2400 fps with 5115 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, designed to drive through thick hide, dense muscle and heavy bone without expansion.
What Makes the Hornady .416 Rem Mag Bullet Construction Work
The DGS (Dangerous Game Solid) bullet combines toughness with precision engineering. Built from a hard, high antimony lead core encased in a copper-clad steel jacket, this projectile maintains full weight retention and integrity even after punching through the most formidable barriers. The characteristic flat nose resists deflection and deformation, ensuring your shot travels straight and deep rather than wandering off course when it hits shoulder bone or tough hide.
Ammunition Quality Built for Critical Moments
Hornady manufactures this ammunition with the same uncompromising attention to detail they apply across their entire Dangerous Game series. Powders are carefully matched to each load for consistent pressure and velocity, and the brass cases and quality primers ensure reliable ignition when it matters most. The result is ammunition that performs consistently shot after shot in the demanding field conditions where dangerous game hunting happens. This is ammo from a company that's been pushing the boundaries of ballistic science since 1949, applying methods that rival handloading while delivering factory consistency.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .416 Remington Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 400 grains
- Bullet Type: Dangerous Game Solid (DGS) – Non-Expanding
- Muzzle Velocity: 2400 feet per second
- Muzzle Energy: 5115 foot-pounds
- Case Material: Brass
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Jacket Material: Copper-clad steel
- Core Material: High antimony lead
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.319
- Sectional Density: 0.33
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
- Manufacturer Part Number: 82674
- UPC: 090255826746
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Hornady Dangerous Game .416 Rem Mag ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between DGS and DGX bullets in Hornady's .416 Rem Mag ammunition?
DGS (Dangerous Game Solid) bullets are non-expanding solids designed for maximum penetration through thick hide and bone, making them ideal for follow-up shots or thick-skinned game like elephant and hippo. DGX (Dangerous Game eXpanding) bullets expand to 1.5 to 2 times their diameter while maintaining deep penetration, offering controlled expansion for other dangerous game situations. Both use the same profile, so you can shoot either from the same rifle without significant point-of-aim shifts.
Is the .416 Remington Magnum suitable for African safari hunting?
Absolutely. The .416 Rem Mag was specifically designed for African dangerous game hunting and is now one of the most popular .416 cartridges in the field. With the 400 grain Hornady load, it delivers ballistics that match the legendary .416 Rigby while operating in standard magnum-length actions, making it a proven choice for Cape buffalo, lion, elephant and other dangerous species.
How does the 400 grain weight perform in the .416 Rem Mag?
The 400 grain projectile is the most popular bullet weight for this cartridge, offering the best balance between sectional density, velocity and penetration for dangerous game. At 2400 fps, this weight delivers exceptional deep penetration without the recoil of heavier slugs, while maintaining the straight-line trajectory characteristics that .416 cartridges are known for.
Can Hornady Dangerous Game ammunition be reloaded?
Yes, the brass cases are fully reloadable. Hornady produces this ammunition with quality brass and non-corrosive primers, making it a good choice for reloaders who want to develop custom loads while starting with reliable, factory-quality components.





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