Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.360 No.2 NE 3" BN
Transition-era British dangerous game cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.367″ · 9.322 mm
- Introduced
- 1905
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- hunting
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1905
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Inventor
- Eley Brothers
- Manufacturer
- Kynoch / British gunsmiths
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 115 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:12
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 150 yd
- Max range
- 4500 yd
- Recoil
- 27.6–33.1 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .360 No.2 NE 3" BN — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
Dimensions · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.32 | 0.367 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.98 | 0.393 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.13 | 0.517 | · |
| Shoulder angle | 15° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 13.69 | 0.539 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 16.03 | 0.631 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.14 | 0.045 | · |
| Neck length | 9.62 | 0.379 | |
| Case length | 76.20 | 3.000 | · |
| Overall length | 97.79 | 3.850 | · |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .360 No.2 NE 3" BN is highlighted below.
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Factory loads
Being verified
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History
A British Nitro Express cartridge in .360 caliber, one of numerous British proprietary double-rifle cartridges developed for African hunting in the early 20th century. The BN designation indicates black powder nitro configuration. Rarely encountered except in original double rifles of the era.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .360 No.2 NE 3" BN use?
- .360 No.2 NE 3" BN typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .360 No.2 NE 3" BN?
- .360 No.2 NE 3" BN uses a 0.367″ (9.322 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .360 No.2 NE 3" BN still in production?
- .360 No.2 NE 3" BN is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is .360 No.2 NE 3" BN used for?
- .360 No.2 NE 3" BN is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 15 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
