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Cartridge comparison

.465 H&H Magnum vs .470 Nitro Express

.465 H&H Magnum and .470 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.465 H&H Magnum.470 Nitro Express
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19071907
Bullet diameter0.4681″0.474″
Case length2.8937″3.25″
Max pressure62,366 psi39,160 psi
Recoil70–95 ft·lb65–85 ft·lb
Effective range100 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 .465 H&H Magnum and .470 Nitro Express trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare