Cartridge comparison
.458 Winchester Magnum vs .470 Nitro Express
.458 Winchester Magnum and .470 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
.458 Winchester Magnum2,090 fps
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Velocity only, no drag model: this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic CompareSide by side
| .458 Winchester Magnum | .470 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1956 | 1907 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4579″ | 0.474″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 3.25″ |
| Velocity | 1,950–2,090 fps | — |
| Energy | 4,221–4,849 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 39,160 psi |
| Recoil | 60–80 ft·lb | 65–85 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 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.