Cartridge comparison
.450 Nitro Express vs .450 No. 2 Nitro Express
.450 Nitro Express and .450 No. 2 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .450 Nitro Express | .450 No. 2 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1903 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.458″ | 0.4579″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 3.5″ |
| Max pressure | 44,237 psi | 40,611 psi |
| Recoil | 70–95 ft·lb | 111.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 100 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.
