Cartridge comparison
.450 No. 2 Nitro Express vs .500/450 Magnum Nitro Express
.450 No. 2 Nitro Express and .500/450 Magnum Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .450 No. 2 Nitro Express | .500/450 Magnum Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1898 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4579″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 3.5″ | 3.25″ |
| Max pressure | 40,611 psi | 40,500 psi |
| Recoil | 111.9 ft·lb | 102 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.
