Lindcott Armory Compare / .465 H&H Magnum vs .500 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.465 H&H Magnum vs .500 Nitro Express
.500 Nitro Express carries more energy (5,985 vs 5,037 ft·lb); .465 H&H Magnum recoils less.
.465 H&H Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .465 H&H Magnum | .500 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1890 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.468″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,175 fps | 2,150–2,175 fps |
| Energy | 4,926–5,037 ft·lb | 5,850–5,985 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,366 psi | 41,000 psi |
| Recoil | 70–95 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Does .465 H&H Magnum hit harder than .500 Nitro Express?
- .500 Nitro Express carries more muzzle energy (5,985 vs 5,037 ft·lb).