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The .416 Ruger is a big-bore cartridge built for the heaviest work a rifle can be asked to do, and good brass is where a reliable load starts. These unprimed Hornady cases give reloaders a clean slate for the .416 Ruger, a round developed as a joint venture between Hornady and Ruger back in 2008. Built on the .375 Ruger case necked up to accept a .416 diameter bullet, it duplicates the ballistics of classics like the .416 Rigby and .416 Remington Magnum while fitting in a standard-length action. That makes quality component brass worth seeking out, since factory-loaded options in this caliber are limited.
Hornady holds these cases to the same standards as the brass behind their loaded ammunition. They measure for tight wall concentricity, which helps seat the bullet squarely in the case and chamber for a more uniform release on firing. Uniform case wall thickness is something benchrest crowds have chased for years, and Hornady manufactures to tight tolerances to keep it consistent. Each case is hand inspected before it ships.
Consistent weight and capacity from case to case means more predictable pressures and velocities once you develop a load, which matters a lot with a hard-recoiling dangerous-game cartridge where every shot counts. Because of the care taken in making this brass, you can generally expect more reloads per case before it's retired.
Keep in mind these ship unprimed and are not loaded ammunition. You'll bring your own primers, powder, and bullets to the bench and prime each case to your spec. For anyone running a .416 Ruger on a hunt where failure isn't an option, starting with brass this consistent is a smart move.
No. These are new, unprimed brass cases intended for reloading, not loaded ammunition. You'll add your own primer, powder, and bullet at the bench and prime each case to your own specification.
Hornady measures these cases for tight wall concentricity and uniform wall thickness, both of which help with square bullet seating and a consistent release on firing. They also hold weight and capacity consistent from case to case, which translates to more predictable pressures and velocities once you've worked up a load. Each case is hand inspected before packaging.
The .416 Ruger is based on the .375 Ruger case necked up to accept a .416 bullet, so forming is possible for experienced reloaders. That said, starting with purpose-made .416 Ruger brass like this saves the hassle and gives you properly dimensioned cases out of the bag.
Case life depends on your load pressures, resizing habits, and how well you care for the brass. Because Hornady takes extra care in manufacturing, you can generally expect more reloads per case than commodity brass. Inspect each case for signs of wear between firings and retire any that show problems.
| UPC | 090255868715 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 86871 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.05 |
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