.416 Remington enough?

[flat8]

1/2 inch steel plate at 100 yards.

Still think I need a .505 Gibbs!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

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1/2 inch steel plate at 100 yards.

Still think I need a .505 Gibbs!

Absolutely, because there might be a 3/4 inch steel plate lurking out there!

 

[ChrisG]

I have a 1/2" Abrasion Resistant steel plate that will stop any elephant gun going.... I think you might need to load your .416 with a 175 grain .25" saboted tungsten penetrator.... that should do the trick!

 

[Ridgewalker]

Personally, if you can’t get the task done with that, it’s your fault and not the cartridge. Pretty amazing !

 

[Dr Ray]

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1/2 inch steel plate at 100 yards.

Still think I need a .505 Gibbs!

I just have to get a 4-6 Remington now. The devil will make me do it!

 

[enysse]

LOL, great selling point to get that .505 Gibbs!

 

[postoak]

Do that with a solid and let us know what happens.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

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1/2 inch steel plate at 100 yards.

Still think I need a .505 Gibbs!

You answered your own question
I’ve used 416 RM for years
Always did the job and then some
If you can’t get it done with that gun. Then it’s definitely the operator not the equipment!!!

Regards

 

[CAustin]

I would say the round will get the job done.

 

[Waterbuck2008]

As long as you soaked up the recoil and were still ready for a follow-up shot if that mean ol' plate charged, you're good to go!