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The .416 Rigby isn't a cartridge you shoot casually, and this brass respects that. Hornady builds these cases for the serious big-bore reloader who wants predictable pressures and repeatable accuracy out of a rifle meant for the largest, most dangerous game on the planet. Designed way back in 1911 by London gunmaker John Rigby & Company, the .416 Rigby runs one of the most voluminous cases out there, and getting the most from it starts with brass you can trust.
Hornady measures each case for tight wall concentricity, which keeps the bullet seated straight in both the case and the chamber. That concentricity also helps the bullet release uniformly on firing, and when you're sending a 400-grain projectile downrange, uniform release translates directly to velocity and accuracy you can count on. These cases arrive new and unprimed, ready for your own load development, and this is brass only, not loaded ammunition.
Every piece gets held to extremely tight tolerances for wall thickness, weight, and internal capacity. Hornady even runs their cases through a pressure calibration test to verify uniform expansion during firing, so case to case and lot to lot you're working with brass that behaves the same way every time. For a cartridge that leans on a big case and moderate pressures to deliver its punch, that kind of uniformity is exactly what keeps your charges and velocities honest.
Because Hornady treats their brass as the backbone of an accurate cartridge rather than a throwaway component, you can expect solid case life and more reloads before it's time to retire a piece. One thing worth noting from folks who've loaded this brass: neck tension tends to run tight, so take a little care lubricating the inside of the neck with a mandrel or expander die to avoid collapsing a shoulder. Treat it right and this brass will reward you with dependable performance on the range and in the field.
No, these are new, unprimed brass cases only. There's no primer, powder, or bullet included, so you'll be starting your load development from scratch. It's brass ready for the reloader, not finished ammo.
Hornady builds these cases to tight tolerances and runs them through pressure calibration testing, which generally supports good case life and multiple reloads. Exact longevity depends on your load pressure, sizing practices, and how well you maintain the brass. Keep charges reasonable and anneal periodically for the best results.
Standard case prep applies, but neck tension on this brass can run tight. It helps to lubricate the inside of the neck with mica or lube when using a mandrel or expander die so you don't risk collapsing a shoulder. A little extra care up front keeps the process smooth.
Yes, Hornady manufactures this brass in the United States. The company has been producing ammunition and reloading components since 1949 and holds a strong reputation among hunters and reloaders for quality and consistency.
| UPC | 090255486872 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 8687 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.1 |
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