Cartridge comparison
.465 H&H Magnum vs .500 Nitro Express
.465 H&H Magnum and .500 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .465 H&H Magnum | .500 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1890 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4681″ | 0.5098″ |
| Case length | 2.8937″ | 3″ |
| Max pressure | 62,366 psi | 41,000 psi |
| Recoil | 70–95 ft·lb | 75–100 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.