Lindcott Armory Compare / .450/400 Nitro Express vs .450 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.450/400 Nitro Express vs .450 Nitro Express
.450 Nitro Express carries more energy (5,038 vs 4,200 ft·lb); .450/400 Nitro Express recoils less.
.450/400 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450/400 Nitro Express | .450 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1898 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.408″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 3.25″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,175 fps | 2,150–2,175 fps |
| Energy | 4,105–4,200 ft·lb | 4,926–5,038 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,100 psi | 44,237 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 70–95 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Does .450/400 Nitro Express hit harder than .450 Nitro Express?
- .450 Nitro Express carries more muzzle energy (5,038 vs 4,200 ft·lb).