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There are hunting rifles, and then there are stopping rifles. The Weatherby Mark V Dangerous Game in 416 Weatherby Magnum sits firmly in the second camp. This is the modern rebirth of Weatherby's classic DGR, built around the famous nine-lug Mark V action with its short 54 degree bolt lift, which matters a lot more than spec-sheet trivia when a Cape buffalo decides the conversation isn't over. The bolt is spiral fluted with an oversized, removable knob, so cycling fast under pressure feels natural rather than clumsy.
The 416 Weatherby Magnum is the hottest commercial .416 cartridge out there, running roughly 300 fps faster than the Rigby and Remington versions. Weatherby pairs it with a 24 inch #4 contour barrel wearing the factory-installed Accubrake ST, which adds two inches up front and cuts felt recoil dramatically, up to 53 percent by Weatherby's numbers. That turns a cartridge with a fearsome reputation into something you can practice with regularly, and practice is what keeps you sharp when it counts. An extended floorplate squeezes in an extra round of those big belted cases, and the adjustable TriggerTech trigger breaks clean with zero creep.
Every metal surface, from the barrel and receiver to the bolt, safety, and trigger guard, wears Graphite Black Cerakote, so swamp humidity and coastal salt air are non-issues. The hand-laid fiberglass Monte Carlo stock has a raised comb that lines your eye up whether you run glass or the included NECG express-style sights, with an adjustable rear V and ramped front. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, and a barrel band sling swivel keeps the front stud away from your hand under recoil.
This rifle was made for safari camps, Alaskan alder thickets, and anywhere the animal on the other end demands respect. At around nine pounds it carries the weight where a big bore needs it, soaking up recoil and settling steady for the shot. Built in Sheridan, Wyoming, it's a working rifle in the truest sense.
It holds three rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. Weatherby extended the floorplate on this generation of the DGR specifically to gain an extra round with these fat belted magnum cases, and that fourth cartridge is genuine peace of mind on dangerous game.
You get both options. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the rifle ships with quality NECG sights installed, an adjustable express-style V rear and a ramped front. A lot of buyers run a low-power variable scope and keep the irons as backup, which is a proven dangerous game setup.
It's a stout cartridge, no way around that, but this rifle manages it better than most. The factory Accubrake ST cuts felt recoil by up to 53 percent according to Weatherby, and the nine pound weight plus the raised comb fiberglass stock help spread out what's left. Most people find it far more shootable than they expect from a big bore.
This is a true heavy game rifle. The 416 Weatherby Magnum is the fastest commercial .416 cartridge made, and it's a proven choice for Cape buffalo, elephant, and other thick-skinned African game, along with big coastal brown bears. It's more rifle than you need for deer or elk, but for animals that can hurt you, it's exactly right.
| UPC | 747115462445 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MDG02N416WR6B |
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| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 416 WBY Mag |
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