Lindcott Armory Compare / .404 Jeffery vs .450/400 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.404 Jeffery vs .450/400 Nitro Express
.404 Jeffery is faster (2,400 vs 2,175 fps); .404 Jeffery carries more energy (5,755 vs 4,200 ft·lb); .450/400 Nitro Express recoils less.
.404 Jeffery →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450/400 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .404 Jeffery | .450/400 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1900 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.423″ | 0.408″ |
| Case length | 2.861″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,050–2,400 fps | 2,150–2,175 fps |
| Energy | 2,795–5,755 ft·lb | 4,105–4,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,939 psi | 42,100 psi |
| Recoil | 60–80 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .404 Jeffery faster than .450/400 Nitro Express?
- .404 Jeffery is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,175 fps.
- Does .404 Jeffery hit harder than .450/400 Nitro Express?
- .404 Jeffery carries more muzzle energy (5,755 vs 4,200 ft·lb).