Cartridge comparison
.450 Nitro Express vs .465 H&H Magnum
.450 Nitro Express and .465 H&H Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .450 Nitro Express | .465 H&H Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1907 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.458″ | 0.4681″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 2.8937″ |
| Max pressure | 44,237 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 70–95 ft·lb | 70–95 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.