Is .400 Jeffery Nitro Express faster than .425 Westley Richards?

.425 Westley Richards is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,150 fps.

Does .400 Jeffery Nitro Express hit harder than .425 Westley Richards?

.425 Westley Richards carries more muzzle energy (5,248 vs 4,099 ft·lb).

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.400 Jeffery Nitro Express vs .425 Westley Richards

.425 Westley Richards is faster (2,400 vs 2,150 fps); .425 Westley Richards carries more energy (5,248 vs 4,099 ft·lb); .425 Westley Richards recoils less.

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	.400 Jeffery Nitro Express	.425 Westley Richards
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1902	1904
Bullet ⌀	0.408″	0.435″
Velocity	2,100–2,150 fps	2,350–2,400 fps
Energy	3,908–4,099 ft·lb	5,033–5,248 ft·lb
Max pressure	47,000 psi	47,000 psi
Recoil	60–80 ft·lb	40–55 ft·lb
Eff. range	400 yd	150 yd

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Is .400 Jeffery Nitro Express faster than .425 Westley Richards?: .425 Westley Richards is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,150 fps.
Does .400 Jeffery Nitro Express hit harder than .425 Westley Richards?: .425 Westley Richards carries more muzzle energy (5,248 vs 4,099 ft·lb).