The Federal P416T2 Premium Safari Cape-Shok delivers maximum penetration for dangerous game hunting with its 400-grain Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid construction. This premium ammunition line represents Federal's flagship dangerous game cartridge, engineered specifically for African big game where deep, straight-line penetration can mean the difference between a clean harvest and a dangerous situation.
What Makes This Different
The Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid design eliminates the expansion variables found in traditional soft-point bullets, providing consistent penetration through heavy bone and dense muscle tissue. While standard hunting bullets may fragment or veer off course when striking large bones, this solid construction maintains its trajectory and delivers energy transfer throughout the entire wound channel. Federal's Premium Safari line undergoes additional quality control measures beyond standard hunting ammunition, with each cartridge inspected for dimensional consistency and powder charge uniformity.
Key Features
- 400-grain Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid bullet for maximum penetration
- 416 Rigby caliber optimized for dangerous game hunting applications
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness for reliable extraction
- Temperature-stable powder formulation maintains velocity across climate conditions
- Flat-nose solid design creates larger wound channels than round-nose alternatives
- Factory-loaded to SAAMI specifications for consistent chamber pressure
- 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
Field performance data shows the 416 Rigby cartridge generates approximately 5,100 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, providing sufficient power for elephant, cape buffalo, and other thick-skinned game. The solid bullet construction eliminates concerns about bullet failure on heavy bone contact, while the flat-nose profile increases tissue displacement compared to round-nose designs. This load performs consistently in both bolt-action and double rifles chambered for 416 Rigby.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 416 Rigby
- Bullet Weight: 400 grains
- Bullet Type: Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 2,400 fps
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 5,100 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Premium brass construction
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Federal Premium Ammunition
- Country of Origin: United States
Professional hunters and serious dangerous game enthusiasts recognize Federal's Cape-Shok line as the benchmark for reliability when absolute bullet performance cannot be compromised. The combination of proven bullet design and Federal's manufacturing consistency makes this ammunition the logical choice for once-in-a-lifetime hunting opportunities.