So I've fired again, and decided the .416 Rigby that has been sitting in the safe for 3 years is going to Zim next year. I'm not a hand loader. My question - why does Hornady factory ammo appear to be 1/2 the price of Federal?

simple answer: Federal is over priced.

Not a thing wrong with Hornady. I used Federal for many years until they priced themselves over-the-top. We who do not handload should give Hornady our strongest support for producing effective big bore ammunition at an acceptable price.

What Lion Hunter said, plus one!!

Rich
DRSS

Ya hornady is great ammo i`ve shot some of theier 416 rigby ammo out of my encore and bullseye at 50 yards

Because Steve Hornady, in addition to being a great innovator and entepreneur, doesn't feel the need to gouge his customers.