The caliber .404 Jeffery with the metric dimensions (10.75 x 73 mm), is fully referred to as .404 Rimless Nitro Express Jeffery and is a powerful rimless cartridge for repeaters, ideally suited for hunting hard-skinned big game such as the African buffalo.

For a cartridge of this size, the .404 has a comparatively pleasant recoil. Ballistically, it is comparable to the .416 Rigby, delivering even a bit more energy on target at long distances.

Important ballistic data:

Muzzle velocity: 660 m/s

Muzzle energy: 6270 Joules

Bullet weight: approx. 30 g / 450 grains

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