Cartridge comparison
.470 Nitro Express vs .500/465 Nitro Express
.470 Nitro Express and .500/465 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .470 Nitro Express | .500/465 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1907 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.474″ | 0.4681″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 3.25″ |
| Max pressure | 41,000 psi | 35,534 psi |
| Recoil | 65–85 ft·lb | 59.9 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.
