Norma · Magnum

Norma Woodleigh Soft Nose .416 Rigby 29.2g

0.338BC (G1)

450.0gr29.16 g

655m/s2149 fps

6255J4614 ft·lb

Manufacturer	Norma
Calibre	10.57 mm (.416")
Bullet weight	450.0 gr · 29.16 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.338
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	655.0 m/s · 2149 fps
Muzzle energy	6255 J · 4614 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.371
Form factor	i1 1.098
Category	Magnum
Source	Norma website 2026-07-02 (verified)

Reading these numbers

Only a G1 ballistic coefficient is published for this load, so BallisticApp solves it against the G1 drag table. G1 BC drifts with velocity — the figure below is valid near the muzzle and drops off as the bullet slows.

Muzzle energy of 6255 J (4614 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.371 describes weight per unit of frontal area; divided by the ballistic coefficient it gives the form factor, which is how much drag the shape adds over the standard projectile.

Among the 11 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.338 is higher than 8 of them.

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