10 February 2005, 23:19
Bwana1penetration 500/416
For what its worth-----Shot a large buffalo with a Texas heart shot using my Krieghoff 500/416 using their factory loads(410grn Woodleigh solid) Bullet hit about 6" below rear leg ball socket, broke femur and was recovered in the lungs. Penetration close to 5 feet. B ullet in perfect condition- very impressed
10 February 2005, 23:52
jorgeBwana1: Thanks for the update. Just for my own edification, what is the advertised and your observed readings on MV for the 500/416? thanks jorge
PS: any pics of your buff?
11 February 2005, 00:50
Bwana1500/416 duplicates the .416 Rigby(400grn @ 2400fps.)I have to take their word as I do not have a chonograph....
11 February 2005, 04:19
PeterBwana1, where in Florida are you? I have a Krieghoff 500/416 as well.
Peter.
11 February 2005, 22:02
AtkinsonWoodleigh solids are certainly a well proven bullet..I have used them many times in the 404, 416 Rem, 450-400s, 505, and a few others, all with perfect results.. on one elephant and many buffalo. Woodleighs are certainly field proven by many hunters and PHs...