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Cartridge comparison

.450/400 Nitro Express vs .450 Nitro Express

.450/400 Nitro Express and .450 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.450/400 Nitro Express.450 Nitro Express
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19001898
Bullet diameter0.4098″0.458″
Case length3.25″3.25″
Max pressure42,100 psi44,237 psi
Recoil20–30 ft·lb70–95 ft·lb
Effective range150 yd100 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .450/400 Nitro Express and .450 Nitro Express trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare