Hornady .416 Rigby ammunition (part no. 82661) loads a 400-grain DGX Bonded for dangerous-game hunters taking on the world’s largest, most heavily boned animals. Hornady builds its ammunition around match-grade bullets designed in-house, giving hunters and shooters factory-loaded consistency. A bonded core keeps the jacket locked to the lead through impact, so this bullet mushrooms to full diameter while retaining enough weight for deep penetration on dangerous, thick-skinned game. Brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .416 Rigby loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .416 Rigby, the original .416-class dangerous-game cartridge, developed by Rigby for elephant and buffalo.
- The bullet weighs 400 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a DGX Bonded, the projectile Hornady chose to load behind .416 Rigby.
- A bonded core keeps the jacket locked to the lead through impact, so this bullet mushrooms to full diameter while retaining enough weight for deep penetration on dangerous, thick-skinned game.
- Cases are Brass, holding pressure reliably and staying reloadable for handloaders.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
- A case ships 6 boxes (120 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
- At about $8.05 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 400-gr DGX Bonded built for? With .416 Rigby behind it, this is a dangerous-game load, built for thick-skinned, heavily boned animals like elephant, buffalo, and rhino rather than deer-class game.
How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 6 boxes of 20, 120 rounds total.
How is the DGX Bonded different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? A bonded core keeps the jacket locked to the lead through impact, so this bullet mushrooms to full diameter while retaining enough weight for deep penetration on dangerous, thick-skinned game.
Buy the Hornady .416 Rigby 400 gr DGX Bonded
A load you can trust round after round is worth more than a marginal ballistic edge, and this .416 Rigby loading delivers exactly that. Pick up a case and put it through its paces before you need it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 400 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | 416 RIGBY |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 8.13 |
| Grains | 400 gr |
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 82661 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255826616 |







