Holland & Holland Nitro Express double rifle cartridge necked down from the .500 NE case to .465 caliber; preferred by hunters wanting .500 case capacity with slightly reduced recoil for dangerous game.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1907, United Kingdom
Parent case: .500 NE family
Standardization: Proprietary
Bullet diameter: 0.468" (11.89 mm)
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Boxer Large Rifle
Production status: Limited Production
Also known as: .500/465 NE · .465 Holland & Holland NE · .500-465 Nitro Express
History: Introduced by Holland & Holland around 1907, the .500/465 NE uses the large .500 NE case necked to .465 caliber, giving it exceptional powder capacity and performance for a rimmed double rifle cartridge. It was a popular choice for professional hunters who wanted the authority of a .500 case but slightly reduced recoil for all-day use on safari.