The Hornady Dangerous Game .416 Rem Mag 400gr DGS is a 20 rounds box of solid-bullet safari ammunition (Hornady part no. 82674). The DGS (Dangerous Game Solid) is a non-expanding bullet that Hornady recommends for thick-skinned game such as elephant, rhino and hippo. Its tough copper-clad steel jacket is designed for maximum penetration from all angles on thick-skinned and heavy-boned animals. Hornady lists 2400 fps and 5115 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel. It is a load for serious safari hunters using a .416 Remington Magnum rifle.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .416 Remington Magnum, the chambering Hornady lists as 416 Rem Mag for this load.
• Bullet weight is 400 grains.
• Bullet type is the DGS (Dangerous Game Solid), a non-expanding bullet that Hornady recommends for elephant, rhino and hippo.
• The jacket is copper-clad steel, which Hornady says provides maximum penetration from all angles on heavy-boned game.
• Muzzle velocity is 2400 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, as published by Hornady.
• Muzzle energy is 5115 ft-lb from the 24-inch test barrel.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2142 fps with 4075 ft-lb of energy, per Hornady test data.
• Velocity at 200 yards is 1901 fps with 3208 ft-lb of energy, per Hornady test data.
• Box quantity is 20 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DGS bullet used for? Hornady describes the DGS as a non-expanding bullet recommended for thick-skinned game such as elephant, rhino and hippo.

How is the DGS different from the DGX bonded bullet? The DGS is a non-expanding solid, while the DGX Bonded is built to the same profile but expands to a limited, controlled degree for deep penetration.

What velocity does this load produce? Hornady lists 2400 fps and 5115 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel.

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